What is the test for assessing the cost of future care provided to a plaintiff in a mental health case?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Cumpf v. Barbuta, 2014 BCSC 1898 (CanLII):
As discussed in Prempeh v. Boisvert, 2012 BCSC 304 at para. 107 [Prempeh], an award for cost of future case must be based on medical evidence as to what is reasonably necessary to preserve and promote the plaintiff’s mental and physical health. In assessing cost of future care, the court should consider whether the plaintiff would likely use the items or services in the future.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the test for assessing future earning capacity of a plaintiff in a personal injury case? (British Columbia, Canada)
In assessing future loss of earning capacity for loss of past and future earning capacity, what is the test for a loss of future earnings allowance? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the impact of a future care costs award on a plaintiff’s mental health? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the impact of a future care costs award on a plaintiff's ability to control her mental health? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for assessing future care costs for a plaintiff who sustained a serious mental injury? (British Columbia, Canada)
How is a future care cost award determined in a mental health case? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is a plaintiff’s mental health impairment a contributory factor in determining whether they are entitled to compensation for cleaning services provided to them? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is a plaintiff’s mental health impairment a contributory factor in determining whether she is entitled to compensation for cleaning services provided to her client? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the assessment of a loss of future income assessment in a personal injury case? (British Columbia, Canada)
When assessing future earning capacity, when assessing loss of future earnings capacity, has the court ever considered a loss of income projection or projection? (British Columbia, Canada)
