What is the range of factors for awarding non-pecuniary damages in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Bjarnson v. Parks, 2009 BCSC 48 (CanLII):
In Stapley v. Hejslet, 2006 BCCA 34, at para. 46, Kirkpatrick J.A. enumerated a non-exhaustive list of factors to be considered in awarding non-pecuniary damages. They include: the plaintiff’s age; the nature of the injury; the severity and duration of the pain; disability; emotional suffering; loss or impairment of life; impairment of family, marital and social relationships; impairment of physical and mental abilities; and loss of lifestyle.
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