Schedule of losses

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Hi,

I have a pending personal injury claim and have just been having a look over paperwork. I was sent a schedule of losses by my solicitor which amounts to just over 20k...is this document actually submitted and the costs claimed for? Ie is my solicitor expecting these costs to be paid out? I wasn't expecting anywhere near this figure.
Any help appreciated!

It will be what he submits to the person you are claiming off.

If it shows his costs then it will depend on what basis you have instructed him as to whether you pay him or whether it is covered by insurance or conditional upon winning the case. What does your letter of engagement say? First letter sent out showing terms.

Thanks both, I think I will call on Monday. What bothers me is the care and assistance element - this is made up of X hours of help from my partner for example. I remember feeling really uneasy when asked to put a number on hours I was supported due to pain etc but he kind of gave the impression that it's just an estimate. I'm worried about how I would evidence the exact number of hours of care and assistance on the claim!

Does the other party usually challenge this element of a claim? They've admitted liability.
Thanks again!

If you've based your information on reasonable timing/tasks etc. then it's usually used as a basis to calculate a monetary figure for compensation. E.g. Depending on your injuries & how they've limited your ability to do certain tasks, estimating say 3 hours a week for hoovering = reasonable, & probably accepted. Estimating 30 hours a week for hoovering = excessive & likely challenged/reduced figure offered in response. That's just a blunt example but it's how it works - bed ridden for x period you'll likely need a lot of care/assistance. Not bed ridden but restricted in some weekly tasks, then not as much help/assistant required.