The interest payable on an award of damages for past loss of earnings for personal injury was liable to be subject to the deduction rules applying in respect of benefits paid. Such interest fell within the definition of ‘compensation for earnings lost’ as defined in the Act.
Citations:
Times 13-Mar-2001, [2001] EWCA Civ 336
Links:
Statutes:
Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997 Sch 2
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Damages, Personal Injury, Benefits
Updated: 19 May 2022; Ref: scu.81044
