As discussed in a prior blog post, when a trial judge makes an award for pain and suffering (also referred to as non-pecuniary damages), the law is clear that in determining what is reasonable each case must be assessed individually depending on the nature of the injuries sustained by the injured claimant and on an…
The ICBC injury claimant was injured in a 2013 motor vehicle accident. The collision occurred in Burnaby at Nelson Avenue and Hazel Street when he was traveling straight and was hit by the defendant who was turning left from the opposite direction. At trial Christensen v. Jand 2018 BCSC 1294 , the experts agreed that…
In this personal injury case the claimant was injured when a car made a left-hand turn into his path while driving northbound on Nelson Avenue in Burnaby. The claimant suffered tinnitus predominantly in his right ear, dizziness, balance issues, jaw pain, and soft tissue injuries to his chest, neck, shoulders, back, and right shin. The soft tissues…