This chapter deals with the value of claims known as Quantum.

11.1 Introduction 290
11.2 General Damages 291
11.3 Interest on General Damages 292
11.4 An Outline of Orthopaedic Injuries 293
11.4.1 Instruction of an Expert 294
11.4.2 Orthopaedic Check¬list 295
11.5 Orthopaedic Diagrams 297
11.6 An Outline for Psychiatric Injuries 299
11.6.1 Psychiatrist v Psychologist? 299
11.6.2 When can a Claimant seek compensation for a psychiatric injury? 300
11.6.3 Psychiatric Claim Check¬list 301
11.7 Handicap on the Open Labour Market (Smith v Manchester Awards) 302
11.8 Special Damages 304
11.8.1 Loss of Earnings 304
11.8.2 Care Claims 310
11.8.3 Interest on Special Damages 313
11.9 Suggested Further Reading. 313