Samh

Fixed fee legal cases are rare in the UK as you know. Usually only on accident claims where the claimant doesn't have bottomless pockets. The fees are high so most of what the claimant wins if successful is eaten up in fees. "Really? Where did you get that from? You do know that "the UK" is not bringing the suit, don't you? " I have no idea what you are talking about. The family are bringing the case to court in the UK right? Then fees will be based on actual costs incured. Who said anything about the UK bringing the case.

UK doesn't usually go in for percentage of the claim. It is based on a fee for the work done. I have never heard of a set fee, based on the actual work and of course the other side's fees if you lose.

It only mentions he and two members of staff "It stopped at London Heliport to collect three additional passengers—Srivaddhanaprabha and two members of his staff—before departing at 14:43 BST " The pilot had his girl friend onboard but she was Polish.

Seems that there has already been a case brought. On 26 October 2021, the families of the pilots launched a legal case at the District Court of Massachusetts in the United States, suing Raytheon for damages. The family alleged that Raytheon "negligently designed, manufactured, assembled and sold the Tail Rotor Actuator such that the Accident Aircraft's Tail Rotor Actuator control shaft was subject to disconnection from the actuator lever mechanism". I can't find confirmation.

The accident happened 6 years ago now so it will be very easy to see whether the value of sales went down. The was one whole year before covid had any impact so easy to spot a trend or not.

In a UK court I don't see the family winning. I take it the £2.15 billion is only for Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. The others involved don't get anything.

Just pointing out what £4.5 billion can buy. The entire Leonardo company is 15.7 billion pounds I take it but that would be the whole company not the helicopter division.

Punitive damages in the UK: "punitive damages are available in UK law, but they are rare and awarded only in certain circumstances: Outrageous conduct: Punitive damages are typically awarded for particularly egregious conduct. Wilful torts: Punitive damages are available for torts that involve intentional wrongdoing, such as defamation, trespass, assault, or deceit. Proportionate awards: Punitive damages are usually modest, around £15,000 to £20,000. Conservative courts: UK courts are generally more conservative and focus on compensating the plaintiff rather than punishing the defendant. Commercial disputes: Punitive damages are rarely awarded in commercial disputes, where damages are usually compensatory Looks like they onto a dead duck with that one.

No I dont think the loss of the CEO would have any long term impact anymore than had he dropped dead from a heart attack. If Musk kicked the bucket Tesla would probably do better. How on Earth can any sane lawyer think that the loss or earnings would equate to £2.15 billion for a company whose total value is $4.9 billion.

Please demonstrate how the companies that he controlled would suffer loss of earnings because of the helicopter crash. In the UK a dependent, ie child or wife, can claim loss of future earnings. I am no lawyer but I can't wait to see how that goes down in a UK court.

Good luck trying to get £2.15 billion in a UK court. Not sure the UK has "punitive" damages. I assume since it mentions pounds sterling that the court action is in the UK. Also against an Italian company. Loss of earnings because he died, may be in a Thai court. I think that would be laughed out of court in the UK.

You think an insurer is going to look at it like that.

But to his dependents they are still worth $4.9 billion. Why should his dependents get an additional £2.15 billion?

"Vichai was the founder and CEO of King Power, an operator of duty-free shops. In December 2009, King Power received the royal warrant from King Bhumibol of Thailand in a ceremony attended by Vichai. In October 2018, he was ranked by Forbes magazine as the 5th richest man in Thailand, reportedly worth US$4.9 billion" Even if his total worth was £2.15 billion why do the Thais think that should be the compensation figure. His assets would still be worth the same.

£2.15 billion?????? I worked on the Channel Tunnel and all that was only £4.5 billion. I doubt the whole of Leonardo SpA are worth that.

I am trying to buy some oyf these tubes for a Daylight magnifying inspection lamp. In the UK and the EU fluorescent tubes are banned and you can't replace a tube with LEDs like you can with a bulb. Seems a waste to spend another £200 to £300 to get a whole new unit. I managed to but some for a while whilst stocks last but nobody has them now. Hoping I might be able to but some here. Where might have this type? They are a bit specialised.

Arrived here just over a month ago and soon developed a low level sore throat and cough. Two weeks later my throught and mouth was inflamed. Painful to cough and I could barely swallow. Inside my mouth and tongue was yellow in colour. Tried many throat lozenges that weren't much help so went to the pharmancy to get the magic pill Amoxycillin and the same night felt much better. I could swallow without the fear that what I was trying to swallow was going to stick in my wind pipe. Got very much better but still have a mild irritating cough. Now the gf is coughing like hell, only to be expected I suppose. I did see about HMPV virus in China but the symptoms are not the same so I dont think it is that.

Couldn't have time going through there any better.

I was driving back from Khon Kaen to Bangkok and was on the M6 motorway at sunset. There is one bit where there is some sort of a structure built over the road. The road at this point is on an incline and at that point the setting sun was directly in line with the exit from what ever the structure is. Quite impressive to have this giant orange ball blocking the exit. The photo doesn't do it justice. But what is the tunnel structure for?

It says she was in a taxi. It was the motorcycle taxi that found her in the morning.

Right short of the throtte jammed and complete brake failure there is NO excuse.

I have seen many lorries with multiple cylinders that I assumed were compressed air. Never thought why you need multiple compressed air cylinders. Now I realise what they are.

I was further north in Ranong. I was waiting for a boat to take my 8 year old son and myself fishing. That would have left my wife and 5 year old on the beach. As bad luck would have it or was it would good luck the boat owner got the day wrong so with a free day we went off with a pick up truck driver we hired. Thirty minutes later the drive got a phone call and it was in a blind panic. Wasn't until we got to an assembly point I found out what had happened. Saw the beach the next day. Our beach front bungalow was intact minus the front window and the back wall. All the contents gone except for "waterproof" plastic map of Thailand wrapped around the curtain rail. Water proof, there was an under statement, tsunami proof more like it.

UK deaths in police custody in 2023 were 17 https://www.inquest.org.uk/deaths-in-police-custod

Is the 180 days actually "living" in Thailand ie a visa that gives residency status. Does a series of tourist stays equalling 180 days in total count as "living" in Thailand. Is any money deposited into a Thai bank account classes as "Income". In the UK income is defined for tax purposes. If I sell my car and live on the proceeds that is not income for tax purposes.