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ARTICLE · 06 DECEMBER 2002

Damages In General Insurance Claims

United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Article by Tom Walshaw and Helen Greenwood

The following report summarises recent awards for general damages made by the courts in civil claims, or by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

Part of Body/Nature

Case

Court/Judge

Date

Age and gender

Brief Details

Award £

Facial scars

Pearson (A Child) -v-Maid Marian Food Stores

Nottingham County Court / D J Reeson

Dec 2001

5 Female

Attack by dog. Bite injury to right cheek, scratches to chin, behind right ear and along left thigh. 3cm scar on cheek requiring suturing. Scar 2.3cm long by 4mm, Readily apparent on inspection at conversational distance. Revision surgery possible. Sleep disturbance for 6 months, nightmares for 2-3 months. Phobia of dogs for 1 year.

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