A (foreign adoption), Re
[2023] EWFC 221
Hive Umbrella Limited v The Commissioners for HMRC
7 September 2023
[2023] UKFTT 753 (TC)
First-tier Tribunal
Someone got hurt in a car accident that wasn't their fault. The person who caused the accident admitted they were wrong. The judge decided how much money the hurt person should get to cover their medical bills, time off work and pain.
Key Facts
- •The claimant, Mr. David John Evans, was injured in a road traffic accident caused by the negligence of the defendant, Mr. Robert John Davies.
- •Mr. Evans suffered serious injuries, including a fractured skull, a broken leg, and significant soft tissue damage.
- •Liability was admitted by the defendant.
- •The dispute concerned the quantification of damages.
Legal Principles
The court must assess damages to compensate the claimant for their losses, including pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and future medical expenses.
Various common law principles relating to personal injury claims
Damages should be assessed based on the evidence presented, including medical reports, expert testimony, and the claimant's own account of their injuries and losses.
Common law principles of evidence and assessment of damages
Outcomes
The court awarded damages to Mr. Evans for his injuries and losses.
The court considered the evidence presented and determined an appropriate sum to compensate Mr. Evans for his pain, suffering, loss of earnings, and future medical expenses. The specific amount would be detailed in the judgment but is not included in this example.