Plaintiff
Defendant
In this motor vehicle accident case, the defendant, Kim Lai, caused a T-bone collision with the plaintiff, Andrea Tritton, in Tsawwassen, BC. The defendant accepted responsibility, but the dispute revolved around the extent of injuries and resulting damages. The plaintiff claimed physical and psychiatric injuries, which worsened her pre-existing conditions. The defendant argued that the injuries were not caused by the accident. Medical experts differed in their opinions, but the court found that the accident did cause physical injuries based on treatment expenses. The court recognized the connection between mental health and pain perception. It concluded that the accident triggered a decline in the plaintiff's physical and mental health, leading to chronic pain and challenges in the future. The court awarded damages for income loss, future earning capacity, cost of care, non-pecuniary damages, and special damages.
Court
Supreme Court of British ColumbiaCase Number
M196624Practice Area
Personal injury lawAmount
$ 499,198Winner
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