A practical, chronological account of how to make a personal injury claim in the County Court, with advice on tactical moves for both plaintiff and defendant. The book also deals, at length, with the assessment of damages in personal injury actions, and provides tables (by Caroline Pinfold - partner, Feild Fisher Waterhouse) to assist in the calculation of a claim.;Now double its original length, the book gives a clear account of both the theory and practice behind the calculation of past and future loss, both pecuniary and non-pecuniary. It includes detailed, practical guidance on topics such as the Statement of Special Damage. The original part of the book has been totally updated to incorporate all the recent rule changes and developments in case law.