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A personal injury award is built from general damages for the injury itself and special damages for quantifiable financial loss. Any contributory negligence reduces the whole award proportionately, and interest is normally added on the reduced figure from a date set by the court.
Gross claim
Gross = General damages + Special damages
Net award
Net = Gross x (1 - Contributory negligence %) x (1 + Interest %)
Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.
By reference to judicial guidelines or tariff brackets for the injury type and duration, supported by medical evidence.
Yes. The reduction applies to the entire award, not just the general damages element.