In what circumstances will a plaintiff receive compensable damages for psychological symptoms associated with a tort?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Edwards v Parkinson’s Heating Ltd., 2018 BCSC 593 (CanLII):
In cases where a plaintiff has previously suffered from serious psychological symptoms, an aggravation of those symptoms attributable to a physical injury caused by a tort is nonetheless compensable: see Sangha v. Chen, 2013 BCCA 267 at paras. 23–31.
"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
In what circumstances will a plaintiff receive compensation for failing to complete tasks due to medical malpractice? (British Columbia, Canada)
In what circumstances will a plaintiff receive a separate non-pecuniary award for loss of enjoyment of life? (British Columbia, Canada)
In what circumstances will a plaintiff recover damages for nervous shock? (British Columbia, Canada)
Does a plaintiff have an obligation to receive treatment to reduce their damages? (British Columbia, Canada)
In what circumstances will a court issue a special levy to repair a damaged or damaged property? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the range of damages for a plaintiff who failed to receive an injection therapy that had a 50% chance of success? (British Columbia, Canada)
In what circumstances will a plaintiff receive an award for loss of earning capacity? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff is entitled to full compensation for non-pecuniary damages? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is a plaintiff entitled to be treated as a thin-skulled plaintiff for the purpose of damage assessment? (British Columbia, Canada)
In what circumstances will the Supreme Court of Canada allow a plaintiff to seek damages for unjust enrichment? (British Columbia, Canada)
