Background Facts: Prior to the accident, Ms. Dhaliwal was a successful student at UBC, active in sports and extracurricular activities. She had a congenital heart condition but managed it well.

The Accident and Aftermath: After the accident, Ms. Dhaliwal suffered from neck and back pain, headaches, chronic pain, dizziness, sleep disturbances, depression, and anxiety. Her injuries severely affected her academic performance and physical activities.

Damages:

• Non-Pecuniary Damages: The court awarded $225,000 for Ms. Dhaliwal’s pain and suffering, taking into account her young age, the severity and duration of her injuries, and their impact on her life.

• Loss of Income Earning Capacity: Ms. Dhaliwal was awarded $2,018,000 for loss of future earning capacity. The court considered her pre-accident career prospects in finance and the impact of her injuries on her ability to pursue this career.

• Loss of Past Earning Capacity: Ms. Dhaliwal was awarded $3,500 for loss of past earning capacity due to missed work at Equinox.

• Cost of Future Care: Ms. Dhaliwal was awarded $242,185.90 for future care, including occupational therapy, psychological counseling, and ongoing medical treatments.

• Special Damages: Ms. Dhaliwal was awarded $18,190 for special damages, excluding personal training fees which were deemed non-compensable.

Conclusion: The total award in favor of Megan Dhaliwal amounted to $2,506,875.90.