Advanced PSLA - Maximising Pain, Suffering & Loss of Amenity in Personal Injury Claims

Introduction

This advanced level webinar is designed for practitioners seeking to deepen their expertise in assessing and maximising Pain, Suffering and Loss of Amenity (PSLA) in personal injury claims. It will explore the latest developments in quantum, medical evidence, and procedural reforms, equipping you with practical strategies to enhance client outcomes.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

The JSB Guidelines

• Arguments which can be deployed to make the most of the categories
• Identifying which edition applies with reference to Francisci v Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• The impact of the high rate of inflation with reference to Blair v Jaber

Whiplash Reforms

• The impact on claimed PSLA on costs thresholds - the scope of the tracks, protocols and fixed costs regime
• How tariff and non-tariff awards work together with reference to Hassam v Rabot

Handling Medical Evidence

• Choice of expert
• When to seek further evidence
• Strategies for Part 35 questions
• Expert shopping?

General Quantum Principles

• RPI calculations
• The Simmons v Castle Uplift
• Overlap and multiple injuries
• Psychiatric injuries

Other Damages?

• Gratuitous care claims
• Credit hire - advanced pitfalls
• Loss of congenial employment
• Loss of enjoyment of holidays

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 16th December 2026

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