Avkastningsförlust

Avkastningsförlust refers to the loss of potential profit or return on investment that an individual or entity could have realized if they had made a different investment decision or if a planned investment had been successful. It is a concept often discussed in financial contexts, particularly in relation to legal claims, insurance, and business disputes.

This type of loss is distinct from actual, direct financial losses. Instead, it quantifies the opportunity cost of a situation. For example, if a company fails to complete a project on time due to a breach of contract, the avkastningsförlust would be the profits that company could have generated from that project had it been completed as scheduled.

In legal proceedings, avkastningsförlust can be a component of damages sought by a party that has suffered harm. Proving avkastningsförlust typically requires demonstrating a reasonable degree of certainty that the lost profits would have occurred under different circumstances. This often involves presenting expert testimony, financial projections, and evidence of market conditions.

Similarly, in insurance claims, avkastningsförlust might be covered under certain business interruption policies, compensating a business for the income it lost due to an insured event preventing operations. The calculation and assessment of avkastningsförlust are crucial for determining fair compensation in various financial and legal scenarios.