Calculating loss of pension in personal injury and clinical negligence cases is highly complex given the variety of different pension schemes, and changes in legislation in recent years.
Our expert team of forensic accountants undertake a large amount of work in this complex area, and are fully au fait with scenarios involving both public and private sector Claimants.
We regularly advise in relation to Defined Benefit Schemes, Defined Contribution Schemes and Auto Enrolment on a standalone basis, for example, when advice is required to assess the pension loss elements of the case, and in conjunction with loss of earnings assessments.
We can undertake work on both a Single and Joint basis, and our experience and advice in this area can add real value to the running of a case. We also have experiences of dealing with cases involving international elements.
We apply our forensic accounting expertise to provide detailed assessments and calculations to present a figure that is representative of the substantiated level of pension loss to the Claimant.
We assist in consideration of:
Ensuring that pension losses are accurately quantified can add substantial value to the case. We assist in the following common scenarios that will affect the level of pension loss to the Claimant, such as:
The level of pension loss often depends on the severity of the accident / negligence and subsequent impact on the Claimant as a result.
We provide pension loss assessments on a standalone basis, for example, if you do not require assistance with loss of earnings, and in conjunction with loss of earnings assessments. We are also happy to gather all relevant pension scheme information on behalf of our clients.
Our team are fully au fait with both private and public pensions and have particular expertise in handling cases that involve Claimants employed in NHS, Police / Fire service, Armed Forces, Local Authority and Education.
We provide flexible solutions to meet your requirements providing both Expert and Agency services. Ask about our fee terms.
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