What is the test for non-pecuniary damages in a medical malpractice case?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Best v. Thomas, 2014 BCSC 1033 (CanLII):

The purpose of non-pecuniary damages is to compensate a plaintiff for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Stapley v. Hejslet, 2006 BCCA 34, 263 D.L.R. (4th) 19, provides guidance with respect to determining an award for non-pecuniary damages:

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