Background: Hilton Jacobs, a 56-year-old man, was injured in two car accidents in 2016. He suffered ongoing pain, nerve damage, and psychological issues, impacting his motorcycle school business and his previous IT firm.

Legal Arguments/Issues:

• Plaintiff's Claim: Jacobs sought over $1 million for non-pecuniary damages, past and future loss of earnings, housekeeping capacity, future care costs, and special damages.
• Defense's Position: The defense conceded ongoing pain but disputed the severity and overall impact on Jacobs's life, suggesting a total award of approximately $110,000.
• Court's Findings: The court found the first accident primarily responsible for Jacobs's injuries, with the second causing minor aggravation.

Damages Awarded: Justice Greenwood awarded Hilton Jacobs a total of $430,289.41, broken down as follows:

• Non-Pecuniary Damages: $135,000
• Past Loss of Earnings: $140,000
• Loss of Future Earning Capacity: $120,000
• Past Housekeeping Capacity Loss: $7,400
• Future Housekeeping Capacity Loss: $5,000
• Future Care Costs: $17,500
• Special Damages: $5,389.41

Jacobs was entitled to his ordinary costs unless otherwise stated.