Discount rates of 4%, 6%, 7%, and 8% are used in a range of legal and commercial contexts beyond the standard 3% and 5% rates seen in NSW personal injury claims. Understanding when these higher rates apply — and what difference they make — is an important part of any present value analysis.

When a person dies due to another party's negligence, their dependants may be entitled to compensation for the financial loss they have suffered. Quantifying that loss requires a specific forensic methodology that goes well beyond a straightforward income calculation.

Incomplete financial information is one of the most common causes of delay in economic loss assessments. Understanding what a forensic accountant needs — and why — helps legal teams and their clients prepare more efficiently from the outset.

Workers compensation weekly payments in NSW are subject to caps that change every six months through indexation. Understanding how the different tiers and thresholds work is essential for anyone assessing past or future weekly benefits.

Interest on damages under the Civil Liability Act 2002 operates differently from the standard pre-judgment interest regime. It uses the Commonwealth Government 10-year bond rate and can add a substantial sum to a past loss assessment when applied correctly.