A person who has been rendered a patient as a result of the actions of a tortfeasor is entitled to require the tortfeasor to bear the costs of the receiver as part of the damages and, as part of the damages, they cannot escape a discount for contributory negligence.
Citations:
[1994] PIQR Q168
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Willbye (By Her Mother and Next Friend) v Gibbons CA 19-Mar-2003
Both parties appealed against the lower court’s orders. The claimant, a child was injured by a car driven by the defendant, who had been found 25% responsible. The claimant had suffered head injuries, and subsequently epilepsy.
Held: The award . .
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Personal Injury, Damages
Updated: 25 July 2022; Ref: scu.180034