Murphy v. Morgan
Daniel Murphy
Law Firm / Organization
Spraggs Law Corporation
Jessica Morgan
Erin Audrey Morgan

Background: Daniel Murphy was involved in a motor vehicle accident on October 31, 2016, in Chilliwack, British Columbia, where his vehicle was rear-ended by Jessica Morgan, driving a vehicle owned by Erin Morgan. Murphy, a psychiatric nurse, suffered significant physical and psychological injuries.

Legal Arguments/Issues:

  • Liability: The defendants admitted liability for the motor vehicle accident.
  • Causation: The primary legal issue was whether the accident caused Murphy's ongoing physical and psychological conditions.
  • Expert Evidence: Testimonies from multiple medical experts were presented to establish the extent of Murphy’s injuries and their impact on his ability to work.
  • Reliability and Credibility: The court assessed the reliability and credibility of Murphy's testimony and the consistency of his reported symptoms with his medical records.

Held:

  • Non-Pecuniary Damages: $122,500 for pain and suffering.
  • Past Loss of Earning Capacity: $172,000.
  • Loss of Future Earning Capacity: $160,000.
  • Cost of Future Care: $81,449.
  • Loss of Domestic Capacity: $20,000.
  • Special Damages: $1,765 for additional expenses incurred due to the injuries.

Costs/Damages Awarded:
The court awarded Daniel Murphy a total of $557,714 in damages, subject to applicable statutory deductions to be agreed upon by the parties.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
M1810195
Personal injury law
$ 557,714
Plaintiff