Survivors' Claims and Hypothetical Life Course in Amsterdam
In death damage in the vibrant context of Amsterdam, chances of survival, career development in the Randstad, and partnership are discounted (article 6:108 BW). The court calculates lost maintenance with probabilistic life expectancy, taking into account the high work pressure and mobility in the city.
Judgment HR 26 June 2015 (ECLI:NL:HR:2015:1793) confirms discounting of divorce chances, relevant for Amsterdam cases at the Rechtbank Amsterdam. Tables from CBS actuarial department, adjusted to urban demography, support this.
Practice in Amsterdam Courts
Widows in Amsterdam claim child support; judges at the Rechtbank Amsterdam reduce the deceased's unemployment chances, given the dynamic labor market with tech startups and port activities. Experts model scenarios with local data from the municipality of Amsterdam.
This ensures fair compensation for survivors in the capital, where lifestyles are more intense.