Abstract

The case discusses the liability of an insurer to a claimant with regard to medical expenses, which include all expenses incurred on emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, drugs and transportation. The case also highlights the right of an individual to claim special damages as well as general damages. The case concentrates on how absence of negligence can act as a defense to liability claims

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• Understand the elements of damage in injury claims
• and Know how to evaluate special damages as well as general damages in case of injury claims.

Keywords

Liability, claimant, medical expenses, expenses incurred, emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, drugs, transportation, right of an individual, special damages, general damages, absence, negligence, defense, liability claims