Facts: David Reeve was rear-ended by Freeman Brown while stopped at a crosswalk, leading to several injuries for Reeve. The accident occurred on August 15, 2018, in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Reeve was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and Brown was driving a 2002 Pontiac Grand AM, owned by Robert Brown. Liability for the accident was admitted by the defendant.

Issue: The primary issues before the court were to assess the nature and extent of Reeve's accident-related injuries and their impact on his life, both currently and in the future. Additionally, the court needed to determine the compensation for non-pecuniary damages, past and future wage loss, cost of future care, and other damages.

Court's Ruling: The court concluded that Reeve sustained significant injuries from the accident, which included chronic pain and limitations in his physical activities, especially related to his previous carpentry work. The court recognized that these injuries had a profound and lasting effect on his personal and professional life.

Costs/Damages Awarded: The total amount of costs and damages awarded to Mr. Reeve, totaling $495,247.52, are detailed as follows:

• Non-pecuniary damages: $135,000
• Past loss of earning capacity: $28,000
• Future loss of earning capacity: $211,500
• Cost of future care: $56,678
• Loss of housekeeping capacity: $45,000
• Special damages: $19,069.54