What is a reasonable assessment of damages for my pain and suffering caused by my injuries? How does the court decide what is fair and just? In order to predict what might be a realistic range of damages awarded by
Read More →I was very active before my crash, and I loved being outside. Things are really different for me now – how will the court assess my loss? In the recent personal injury case Lock v Floreani (2017 BCSC 1313), the
Read More →I was disabled prior to my car crash, but things are much worse now. Will the court take my pre-existing problems into account when assessing damages? In reasons released this week, Justice Hinkson discussed the case of a woman who
Read More →Due to a motor vehicle collision I can no longer effectively manage the business I once took pride in operating and built over the last 20 years. Will I be compensated for the loss of enjoyment I once derived from
Read More →How will a court put a dollar amount on what I’ve gone through? I didn’t have much to lose, but I’ve lost it all – how can that be replaced with money? In the recent case Wright v Misty (2017
Read More →Will I still compensated for my injuries if I can still play sports and work full time? It hurts, but I’m not a quitter and I still like to have fun. Will the court still know I’m hurt? In the
Read More →I tried so hard to continue on with my life after my crash. I returned to work full time and sought care. Nearly two years post crash, with my injuries not improving, I found myself depressed, stressed out, and on
Read More →If I try hard to ignore my injuries and get on with my life, will I get less money that someone who dwells on their pain? What if I’ve worked really hard to get back to my activities, even though
Read More →My doctor prescribed antidepressants to deal with my depression following a crash. I don’t like the way the medication makes me feel so I have stopped taking it. Will the courts penalize me when assessing my award? In the recently
Read More →If I have a chronic shoulder injury, with pain persisting after surgery, how much might a judge award for my pain and suffering? In yesterday’s case out of the Campbell River registry (Mitchell v. Martin 2016 BCSC 1544) the plaintiff
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