The decision was made on the basis that there should be a limit to the amount of compensation awarded for pain and suffering. (canadianlawyermag.com)
In addition, statistics show that the average increase in financial compensation awarded in cases where the victim has hired a lawyer more than covers the fee that lawyer will charge. (personalinjuryottawa.ca)
At trial, the jury will determine the percentage of fault assigned to each party and apply those percentages to the total financial compensation awarded. (craigswapp.com)