Background: Shinder Kaur Gill was rear-ended by a taxi driven by Danaei-Manesh Bahman, owned by Sunshine Cabs Limited, on May 23, 2015. The defendants admitted liability, so the trial focused solely on the assessment of damages.

Injuries and Impact: Gill sustained soft tissue injuries, including neck, back, and shoulder pain, as well as cervicogenic headaches. These injuries affected her ability to work as a care aide and led to an early retirement.

Legal Issues: The key issues included the extent of the injuries caused by the accident, Gill's ability to mitigate her losses, and the appropriate amount of damages for pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity, and loss of pension.

Damages Awarded: The court awarded Gill $145,000 in non-pecuniary damages for pain and suffering, including loss of housekeeping capacity. For past and future loss of earning capacity, she was awarded $234,500. Additionally, $20,000 was awarded for loss of pension benefits, and $14,166.35 for costs of future care and special damages. The total award in favor of Gill amounted to $413,666.35?.