What is the range of contingencies in the calculation of damages for a plaintiff's medical malpractice?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Sharpe v Koomson, 2019 BCSC 558 (CanLII):
I also consider there are various positive and negative contingencies to account for in this assessment, including further improvements in his health, economic decline and loss of employment. The task of the court is to assess the damages which is an exercise in judgment, not to engage in an exercise of formulaic, mathematical calculation: Romanchych v. Vallianatos, 2010 BCCA 20 at para. 13.
"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 range of damages available to a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the range of non-pecuniary damages available to a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the range of non-pecuniary damages for a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the range of non-pecuniary awards available to a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case? (British Columbia, Canada)
Does the entire agreement clause in a medical malpractice case apply to all medical malpractices? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the standard of damages for pain and suffering suffered by a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the range of damages for damages awarded to a plaintiff who was injured in a dispute with her neighbour over noise and/or nuisance? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is it necessary for a plaintiff to advance a future cost of care claim, in a medical malpractice action, to have a physician testify to the medical necessity of each and every item of care? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the quantum of damages awarded in a medical malpractice case where a plaintiff was unable to work at gainful employment for the rest of his working life because of the interference with his enjoyment of life? (British Columbia, Canada)
How have damages been calculated in a medical malpractice action? (British Columbia, Canada)
