The calculation of past and future losses in personal injury and clinical negligence cases can be a lengthy, technical and complex matter. Facts & Figures 2024/25 is designed to guide barristers, insurers, solicitors and all levels of the judiciary through the issues that such a calculation can involve. It is compiled with input from many sources, including lawyers, accountants and actuaries, as well as nursing, housing and motoring consultants.

Material in the 2024/25 Edition:

The full text of the latest version of the (8th) edition of the Ogden Tables, complete with explanatory notes, published in May 2021. These contain multipliers at the relevant discount rates for cases pursued in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

An updated section on the valuing of claims for accommodation, following the Court of Appeal’s decision in Swift v Carpenter

The latest interest rates, tax rates, care rates and average earnings data

In addition Facts & Figures 2024/25 contains helpful information and guidance on:

Uplifting periodical payments including the changes in ASHE (6115) from 2002 onwards

Average weekly and annual earnings statistics

National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage

The latest life expectancy data from the Office of National Statistics

Means-tested and non-means-tested statutory benefits

Periodic multipliers for assessing recurring future losses

Splitting multipliers for future losses

Assessing claims for past care including the latest pay rates published by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services

Assessing claims for travel and transport, including annual motoring costs

Hospital and NHS charges

Assessing claims for Court of Protection and deputyship charges

Calculating claims for childcare, nannies and foster care

Assessing claims for DIY, gardening and housekeeping

Summary of Key Legislation includes:

The Mental Capacity Act 2005

Pensions Act 2007

Civil Liability Bill 2018

Key Cases Covered in Calculations:

Accommodation Claims

Swift v Carpenter

Pension Losses & Claims

Wells v Wells

Parry v Cleaver

Longden v British Coal Corporation

Court of Protection and Deputyship

PLK & Ors

ACC

Claims for Loss of Earnings and Lost Years

Ward v Newalls

Pickett v BRE

Croke v Wiseman

General Damages

Heil v Rankin

Simmons v Castle

New for the 2024/2025 Edition:

Details of past payments for Carer’s Allowance

Expanded guidance in relation to offsetting benefits against damages

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