In this article, Chris writes about his achievements and the founding of Economica. Selecting the Productivity Factor In this article, the economists discuss the real rate of growth earnings, [β¦]. In three judgments issued on January 19, βTeno v. Arnold, Thornton v. School District No. Grand and Toy β the Supreme Court of Canada set the stage for a change in the role of experts in personal injury cases.
We would like to say thank you to Dr. Christopher Bruce. You have been a great mentor for us throughout our careers with Economica. You have provided direction, leadership, advice, and have groomed us to be one of the leading firms in the industry. Your knowledge, guidance, and support throughout the years have been a [β¦]. There are two broad determinants of this rate. First, each individual benefits from increases that arise from gains in experience, promotions, and job changes.
Second, as the economy grows, the earnings of all individuals rise [β¦]. Bruce Vocational psychologists often recommend that injured plaintiffs retrain for a new occupation. Bruce and Jody Prevost The cost of hiring individuals to perform household services such as housecleaning, snow removal, and handyman repairs can amount to a significant percentage of the damages in a personal injury or fatal accident claim. Yet, despite the importance of these costs, reliable estimates of the components of a household services [β¦].
Decisions concerning how their awards are to be spent β on medical care, accommodation, transportation, etc. Plaintiffs who have [β¦]. Bruce As most individuals are unaccustomed to managing large sums of money, it may be appropriate for plaintiffs to employ advisors to assist them with the investment of their awards. In these cases, it has often been argued that the cost of hiring such advisors should be added to the value of the [β¦].
Contents: This issue contains one article. Christopher Bruce investigates the principles that the courts have developed to determine whether experts and their evidence should be admitted into court. Bruce argues that these principles can usefully be divided into four categories: the requirement that expert testimony be useful; the identification of [β¦].
