Torts: Impact of Civil Liability Act
Notes on the essay for Torts on the Impact the Civil Liability Act had on Torts Law.
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THE IMPACT OF THE CIVIL LIABILITY ACT: Summary of Provisions
Cap on non-economic loss - $350,000 General damages or pain and suffering (S16.2)
Cap for economic loss (loss of earnings and earning capacity) – 3 x average weekly earnings
(S12.2).
Threshold for non-economic loss - 15% of worst case (S16.1)
Discount to damages for future economic loss – 5% (S14.2)
Cap costs recoverable for plaintiff lawyers – less than $100,000 to 20% of damages, or
$10,000 – whichever is greater (Schedule 2,...
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