What is the quantum of damages for loss of enjoyment of life, loss of lifestyle, and loss of access?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Rabbani-Nejad v Sharma, 2020 BCSC 58 (CanLII):

The assessment of non-pecuniary damages takes into the account the well-established factors from Stapley v. Hejslet, 2006 BCCA 34 at para. 46. An award under this head is intended to compensate the plaintiff for pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of amenities. Factors commonly taken into account include the age of the plaintiff, nature of the injury, severity and duration of pain, extent of any disability, extent of emotional suffering and impairments to the plaintiff’s life, including impairments to family, marital, and social relationships, physical and mental abilities, and loss of lifestyle.

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