Tale Ramazan v. Hilderbrand
Pegah Tale Ramazan
Law Firm / Organization
Mussio Goodman
Lawyer(s)

Thomas O'Mahony

Leanna Joyce Hilderbrand
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Paul Raymond Koshowski
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Tajdin Hassanali Sidi
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Honda Canada Finance Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Shirinkhanu Tajdin Sidi
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
  • Facts: Pegah Tale Ramazan was involved in two separate motor vehicle accidents, resulting in physical and psychological injuries. The first accident, for which liability was disputed, occurred when Ramazan’s vehicle was hit as she executed a lane change; the second accident involved her vehicle being rear-ended, for which liability was admitted.

  • Issue: The key issues to resolve included determining responsibility for the first accident, the extent of injuries caused by the accidents, the appropriate compensation for non-pecuniary damages, past and future loss of earning capacity, cost of future care, and whether Ramazan was entitled to damages for loss of housekeeping capacity.

  • Court's Ruling: The court found both parties 50% liable for the first accident. It acknowledged that the injuries from the accidents were indivisible. For damages, the court concluded Ramazan is entitled to compensation for non-pecuniary damages, past and future loss of earning capacity, and costs of future care. The amounts were calculated based on the evidence provided, including Ramazan's reduced capacity to earn and the ongoing care needs arising from her injuries.

  • Costs/Damages: The total amount of damages awarded to Pegah Tale Ramazan in the case "Tale Ramazan v. Hilderbrand" is $837,230, broken down as follows:

    • Non-pecuniary Damages: $135,000
    • Loss of Past Earning Capacity: $217,200
    • Loss of Future Earning Capacity: $355,000
    • Cost of Future Care: $86,390
    • Loss of Housekeeping Capacity: $32,000
    • Special Damages (admitted): $11,640
Supreme Court of British Columbia
M200525; M200526
Personal injury law
$ 837,230
Plaintiff