Glossary – Personal Injury

Counsel

Also known as a Barrister. The advocate(s) engaged in the direction of a case in Court; a legal advisor or counsellor

General Damages

These are awarded for the injury that has been sustained – they are intended to compensate for the pain and suffering and loss of amenity a claimant has gone through, now and in the future

Joint Settlement Meeting

A mediation meeting at which the lawyers and clients on both sides of a claim meet to “thrash out” areas of dispute to see is a settlement can be reached. It is our experience that complex cases benefit from an agreed settlement at this type of meeting.

Schedule of Loss

A document which sets out your financial losses and how much compensation you seek for your injuries if you succeed in your claim

Special Damages

These are intended to cover any losses that the claimant has incurred as a result of the injury, so may be loss of earnings, loss of pension, care, transport and travel expenses, aids and equipment, costs of treatment, and other out of pocket expenses as a result of the injury.