Contents: Fatal Accident Dependency Calculations by Derek Aldridge In this article Derek Aldridge examines the difference between using the sole- and cross-dependency approaches when estimating the loss of income dependency following a fatal accident. Chris Bruce wrote about this issue three years ago in the Expert Witness (Volume 1, Number 4). Derek’s article emphasises the […]
Read More...Year: 1999
Recent Canadian Court Decisions Concerning the Impacts of Child Sexual Abuse on Earnings
In this article Christopher Bruce and Matthew Foss discuss the response of the courts to lawsuits for loss of income resulting from sexual abuse. This is the second part of an article that began in the previous Expert Witness – in which Matthew Foss reviewed the academic literature concerning the impact of sexual abuse on the victim’s psychological well-being, education, and earning capacity.
Read More...Fatal Accident Dependency Calculations
In this article Derek Aldridge examines the difference between using the sole- and cross-dependency approaches when estimating the loss of income dependency following a fatal accident. Chris Bruce wrote about this issue three years ago in the Expert Witness (Volume 1, Number 4). Derek’s article emphasises the specific differences between the calculations in the two different approaches.
Read More...Autumn 1999 issue of the Expert Witness newsletter (volume 4, issue 3)
Contents: The Current Status of Survival of Actions Act Claims by Christopher Bruce In this article Christopher Bruce discusses two trial court decisions concerning the method by which claims for loss of earnings are to be calculated under the Survival of Actions Act. He argues that, although these two decisions clarify many of the outstanding […]
Read More...Rates of Return to Advanced Education in Alberta
This article, by Kelly Rathje, is based on the thesis she wrote for her M.A. in economics from the University of Calgary. Her thesis concerns the costs and benefits of post-secondary education. In particular, she views education as an “investment” in oneself. The costs of that investment are tuition, books, and foregone income. The benefits are measured in terms of increased income. On this basis, she can compare the relative “rates of return on investment” for various types and levels of education.
Read More...Increased Earnings After Injury
In this article Michael Behr – a forensic economist from Northfield, Minnesota – asks whether or not an injured person has sustained a loss if the injury forces a change in occupation which produces higher income. He argues that any suggestion that injury is beneficial contradicts fundamental economic principles.
Read More...The Current Status of Survival of Actions Act Claims
In this article Christopher Bruce discusses two trial court decisions concerning the method by which claims for loss of earnings are to be calculated under the Survival of Actions Act. He argues that, although these two decisions clarify many of the outstanding issues in this area, a number of crucial problems remain unresolved.
Read More...The Calculation of Damages in Sexual Abuse Cases
In this article Matthew Foss offers a brief review of the academic literature concerning the impact of sexual abuse on the victim’s psychological well-being, education, and earning capacity. This is the first of a two article series. The second part, to be published in the next issue of the Expert Witness, will discuss the response of the courts to these lawsuits.
Read More...Injured, Yet Better Off?
In this article Scott Beesley discusses the proposition that a plaintiff is better off as a result of an accident, explains why it is false, and provides some examples.
Read More...Summer 1999 issue of the Expert Witness newsletter (volume 4, issue 2)
Contents: Advice for Experts Facing Cross-Examination by Steve Babitsky and James Mangraviti, Jr. This article was written by Steve Babitsky and James Mangraviti, Jr. of SEAK Inc., a consulting firm in Massachusetts. Their article contains some excellent advice for experts who are testifying in court. The Role of Expert Evidence by Christopher Bruce In this […]
Read More...The Role of Expert Evidence
In this article Christopher Bruce examines the difference between experts and lay witnesses. He summarizes some of the leading decisions concerning “The Role of Expert Evidence” from both the Canadian and American courts.
Read More...Advice for Experts Facing Cross-Examination
This article was written by Steve Babitsky and James Mangraviti, Jr. of SEAK Inc., a consulting firm in Massachusetts. Their article contains some excellent advice for experts who are testifying in court.
Read More...Spring 1999 issue of the Expert Witness newsletter (volume 4, issue 1)
Contents: Issues Arising in the Calculation of Damages under the Survival of Actions Act (Part 2) by Scott Beesley This is a continuation of a previous article by Scott Beesley concerning some issues that arise in assessing claims under the Survival of Actions Act. He now discusses the methodology of the calculation, the connection between […]
Read More...On “Format of Expert Evidence of Economic Loss of Damages”
In this article Christopher Bruce offers a response to a proposed set of guidelines concerning the presentation of expert evidence at trial. The proposed guidelines were drafted by the Civil Practice & Procedure Committee of the Court of Queen’s Bench.
Read More...Issues Arising in the Calculation of Damages under the Survival of Actions Act (Part 2)
This is a continuation of a previous article by Scott Beesley concerning some issues that arise in assessing claims under the Survival of Actions Act. He now discusses the methodology of the calculation, the connection between Survival of Actions Act and the Fatal Accidents Act, and the recent decisions in Brooks v. Stefura and Duncan itself.
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