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Can a claimant claim for loss of enjoyment of a holiday or activity as a result of an injury sustained in a road traffic accident. If so, how is this loss quantified?

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Published on: 11 September 2017
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Claims can be raised for loss of enjoyment of a holiday or an activity and falls under the category of a non-pecuniary loss, as the injury has been caused to the claimant personally as a result of their injuries. Such losses are subject to an estimation, rather than a precise calculation. See: General damages: Butterworths Personal Injury Litigation [2] for further guidance.

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