Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Employment Discrimination

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Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Employment Discrimination

This section provides detailed guidance on performing calculations of damages for individuals, relating to personal injury, wrongful death, and employment discrimination cases.

Calculation of Damages

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General damages and punitive or exemplary damages are not susceptible to precise calculation and are generally the sole province of the finder of fact, whereas special damages may be calculated with reasonable certainty. Special damages include monetary and economic losses, medical expenses, and other expenses that can be calculated with reasonable certainty. Learn More>>

Types and Considerations of Damage Calculation Engagements

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Before undertaking an engagement calculating personal damages, the CPA ascertains the needs of the client This article discusses types of engagements related to the calculation of damages, as well as engagement acceptance issues and fee arrangements. Learn More>>

Calculation of Earnings Capacity

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Earnings capacity attempts to measure potential earnings. These are earnings an individual could earn based on education, training, and experience whether or not individual is ever engaged in such employment. This article provides technical guidance regarding calculation of earnings capacity. Learn More >>

Personal Consumption and Personal Maintenance

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Personal consumption or personal maintenance may be considered in calculations involving wrongful death. The monetary amount that would have been used by, or on behalf of the decedent, and which does not benefit other family members may provide a reduction to be taken into consideration in calculating damages. Learn More>>