What is the quantum of damages for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life caused by negligence?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Barr v. Accurate Transmission and Driveline, 2016 BCSC 2432 (CanLII):
It is well accepted that, in determining an appropriate quantum of damages to compensate the plaintiff for pain, suffering, and the loss of enjoyment of life occasioned by a defendant's negligence, a number of considerations will inform the analysis. These considerations include taking into account the particular circumstances of the plaintiff: Stapley v. Hejslet at para. 106.
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