What is the range of damages for pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life and amenities caused by negligence?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from MacAulay v. Field, 2014 BCSC 937 (CanLII):

It is well-established that a plaintiff is entitled to compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life and amenities caused by a defendant’s negligence. An individualized assessment of damages is required, with due regard for awards made in other similar cases. Factors to consider in the assessment include: (a) the age of the plaintiff; (b) the nature of the injury; (c) the severity and duration of the pain; (d) disability; (e) emotional suffering; (f) loss or impairment of life; (g) impairment of family, marital, and social relationships; (h) impairment of physical and mental abilities; (i) loss of lifestyle; and (j) the plaintiff’s stoicism: Stapley v. Hejslet, 2006 BCCA 34 at para. 46.

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