From which of these dates would future loss of earnings start to accrue?

A The date of accident

B The settlement or trial date

C The date of the offer

D The award date

Answer:

4B: Future loss of earnings is an award made to compensate claimants for the loss of earnings they are likely to sustain going forward after the date of settlement, as a result of their injury. Therefore, the date they start to accrue is the date of settlement or trial date.