Quantum: Contrasting Outcomes in Two Fatal Accident Cases

Chouza v Martins and others [2021] EWHC 1669 (QB) Steve Hill Ltd v Witham [2021] EWCA Civ 1312 Although very different cases on the facts, these two recent judgments show the risks involved in litigation. Chouza shows the danger that having heard the evidence, a judge might accept almost the…

Quantum: Future Loss of Earnings / Dependency in Family Business Cases

Rix v Paramount Shopfitting Co Ltd [2020] EWHC 2398 (QB) Head v Culver Heating Co Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 34 These two recent cases illustrate the complexities that can arise in a situation where the injured (or deceased) person has (or had) his or her own business, with income both…