The court also awarded more than $ 197,000 in damages for the plaintiff's
loss of future earning capacity in relation to his business, and another $ 175,000 in non-pecuniary damages to compensate him for his pain and suffering.
Not exact matches
In Kweon the ICBC claimant was awarded $ 165,000 for
Loss of future earning capacity and $ 175,000... Continue reading →
[16] Central to the court's analysis
in Bell (Re) is the characterization
of future income
loss as the
loss or impairment
of property, being the
capacity to
earn income.
A: Your recovery
in a personal injury action can include compensation for your medical expenses, hospital bills, income lost because
of missed work,
future medical or physical therapy expenses and compensation for any
loss of earning capacity resulting from the accident.
When making a personal injury claim for
future wage
loss and
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The court awarded $ 321,000
in general damages, $ 100,000
in special damages and home adaptation, $ 100,000 for the «
in trust» claim, and $ 1,065,000 for
loss of future earning capacity /
loss of future earnings.
Compensation for injuries sustained
in a trucking accident can be awarded for such damages as current and
future medical bills, totaled car, lost wages,
loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, wrongful death and other damages.
There are many types
of damages, including damages for pain and suffering, out
of pocket expenses or special damages,
loss of housekeeping
capacity,
loss of future housekeeping
capacity,
loss of income and past diminished
earning capacity,
future diminished
earning capacity, cost
of future care, accelerated depreciation,
in - trust claims, and tax gross up and management fees.
As a result, although the plaintiff was awarded $ 50,000
in general damages, nothing was awarded for
loss of housekeeping
capacity, costs
of future care, and
future loss of income or income
earning capacity.
In Bulatovic v. Siebert, the Plaintiff was injured as a pedestrian when crossing the street on a crosswalk, and consequently brought an ICBC claim for damages such as pain and suffering, income
loss, diminished
earning capacity, and cost
of future care.
In either case, the injury also resulted in the loss of future wages since you no longer have the same earning capacit
In either case, the injury also resulted
in the loss of future wages since you no longer have the same earning capacit
in the
loss of future wages since you no longer have the same
earning capacity.
This case affirms, despite what ICBC says to claimants without lawyers, an award for
loss of future earning capacity is available
in soft tissue injury cases
in which claimants have suffered little or no
loss of income: Hu v. Tan, 2016 BCSC 908.
The Court Appeal has made it clear
in this personal injury case that an award for
loss of future earning capacity reflects the exercise
of judgment framed by clearly articulated factual findings.
Despite this, we were able to persuade the court to award Ryan $ 90,000.00 for his
loss of future earning capacity by proving that there was a reasonable possibility that Ryan's career would be cut short as a result
of his injuries at some point
in the
future.
This whiplash injury claimant was injured at a deli
in Langley, British Columbia and claims damages for pain and suffering; Past
loss of earning capacity; Loss of future earning capacity; Cost of future care; and Special damages She was a customer standing in the store... Continue readi
loss of earning capacity;
Loss of future earning capacity; Cost of future care; and Special damages She was a customer standing in the store... Continue readi
Loss of future earning capacity; Cost
of future care; and Special damages She was a customer standing
in the store... Continue reading →
Mr. Justice Skolrood agreed that Ms. Sohal, a 53 years old widow, was entitled to a pain and suffering award
of $ 80,000, as well as $ 44,000
in past wage
loss from her job as a cook, and a further $ 75,000 for
loss of future income
earning capacity on the basis that she may need to retire earlier than planned due to her ongoing chronic pain.
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In Combs v. Bergen, the Plaintiff was injured in a motor vehicle collision, and brought an ICBC claim against the Defendant for damages for pain and suffering, wage loss, diminished earning capacity, and cost of futur
In Combs v. Bergen, the Plaintiff was injured
in a motor vehicle collision, and brought an ICBC claim against the Defendant for damages for pain and suffering, wage loss, diminished earning capacity, and cost of futur
in a motor vehicle collision, and brought an ICBC claim against the Defendant for damages for pain and suffering, wage
loss, diminished
earning capacity, and cost
of future.
In order to seek compensation for your pain, injuries,
loss wages, property damage, and
loss of future earning capacity, you must provide evidence to demonstrate your
losses.
• Past medical expenses •
Future medical expenses • Past wage
loss • Future loss of earnings • Loss of earning capacity • Emotional trauma • Pain and suffering • Loss of consortium • Punitive damages in some c
loss •
Future loss of earnings • Loss of earning capacity • Emotional trauma • Pain and suffering • Loss of consortium • Punitive damages in some c
loss of earnings •
Loss of earning capacity • Emotional trauma • Pain and suffering • Loss of consortium • Punitive damages in some c
Loss of earning capacity • Emotional trauma • Pain and suffering •
Loss of consortium • Punitive damages in some c
Loss of consortium • Punitive damages
in some cases
Several heads
of damages may come into play
in assessing the value
of your claim, including damages for pain and suffering, out -
of - pocket expenses like parking and mileage to and from treatment, past wage
loss,
loss of future earning capacity or lost opportunities to
earn income,
loss of housekeeping
capacity, and costs
of future medical care.
If a loved one has fallen victim to wrongful death
in a swimming pool accident, damages can also be collected for funeral costs, lost companionship, and
loss of future earning capacity.
loss of future earning capacity (i.e. the amount
of money a person will lose
in the
future as a result
of his or her injury);
In this ICBC personal injury case the claimant sought injury compensation
of over $ 865,000, with
loss of future earning capacity at over $ 618,000.
This is discussed
in more detail below under
loss of future earning capacity.
The Court
of Appeal found the award for
loss of future earning capacity rested on a finding Mr. Fadai's disinhibition and incapacity for self - regulation would lead to a
loss of employment and challenges
in securing employment.
[107] Bearing
in mind the applicable legal principles, including the Brown criteria,
in light
of the evidence and weighing the pertinent contingencies, I conclude that the sum
of $ 120,000 is the present value
of a fair and reasonable measure
of Ms. Suthakar's
loss of future income -
earning capacity.
The Plaintiff's claim for
loss of earning capacity and cost
of future care were dismissed on the basis that the disc injury was not caused by the accident and any exacerbation
of the injury caused by the accident ended
in 2005.
In Symons v. ICBC, the Plaintiff was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, and consequently commenced legal proceedings, seeking damages for pain and suffering, income loss, loss of housekeeping capacity, diminished earning capacity, cost of future care, and out of pocket expense
In Symons v. ICBC, the Plaintiff was seriously injured
in a motor vehicle accident, and consequently commenced legal proceedings, seeking damages for pain and suffering, income loss, loss of housekeeping capacity, diminished earning capacity, cost of future care, and out of pocket expense
in a motor vehicle accident, and consequently commenced legal proceedings, seeking damages for pain and suffering, income
loss,
loss of housekeeping
capacity, diminished
earning capacity, cost
of future care, and out
of pocket expenses.
This can include a claim for pain and suffering, for out
of pocket expenses, for
loss of housekeeping
capacity, for
future loss of housekeeping
capacity, for
loss of income and past diminished
earning capacity, for
future diminished
earning capacity, for cost
of future care, and for an
in - trust claim.
In Ostrikoff v. Oliveira, the Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle accident, and brought an ICBC claim for many types of damages, such as non-pecuniary damages, past loss of earning capacity, and future diminished earning capacit
In Ostrikoff v. Oliveira, the Plaintiff was involved
in a motor vehicle accident, and brought an ICBC claim for many types of damages, such as non-pecuniary damages, past loss of earning capacity, and future diminished earning capacit
in a motor vehicle accident, and brought an ICBC claim for many types
of damages, such as non-pecuniary damages, past
loss of earning capacity, and
future diminished
earning capacity.
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This whiplash injury claimant was injured at a deli
in Langley, British Columbia and claims damages for pain and suffering; Past
loss of earning capacity; Loss of future earning capacity; Cost of future care; and Special damages She was a customer standing in the store when a vehicle crashed into
loss of earning capacity;
Loss of future earning capacity; Cost of future care; and Special damages She was a customer standing in the store when a vehicle crashed into
Loss of future earning capacity; Cost
of future care; and Special damages She was a customer standing
in the store when a vehicle crashed into it.
In Rollheiser v. Rollheiser, the Plaintiff was injured in a car accident, and brought an ICBC claim for several heads of damages, including pain and suffering, loss of income, diminished earning capacity, cost of future care, and loss of housekeeping capacit
In Rollheiser v. Rollheiser, the Plaintiff was injured
in a car accident, and brought an ICBC claim for several heads of damages, including pain and suffering, loss of income, diminished earning capacity, cost of future care, and loss of housekeeping capacit
in a car accident, and brought an ICBC claim for several heads
of damages, including pain and suffering,
loss of income, diminished
earning capacity, cost
of future care, and
loss of housekeeping
capacity.
This case is also worth a quick read for anyone advancing a claim for
loss of earning capacity (
future wage
loss) as the court does a good job summarizing some
of the leading legal precedents
in this area at paragraphs 151 - 155
of the judgment.
[97] I find that the plaintiff has established all
of the requirements to establish a
loss of future earning capacity as she will likely experience some pain
in her neck and back for the remainder
of her working life that will impact her marketability as an employee and limit the opportunities for employment that might otherwise have been open to her.
In addition to potential costs associated with
future medical procedures and lifetime care, a spinal cord injury victim may also recover compensation for lost income, lost
earning capacity, emotional distress, mental anguish,
loss of spousal companionship,
loss of the use
of a body part, and
loss of enjoyment
of life.
Loss of future income /
earning capacity if you will be unable to return to work
in the
future because
of your injuries, or if your
capacity to work has been diminished
in some way, such as if you will be unable to resume the same number
of hours / position, or you are less likely to be employed because
of what has happened
In addition to your lost income and
loss of future earning capacity, you may be entitled to recover any
loss of benefits, such as health insurance, pension plans, bonuses or other benefits directly associated with your employment.
If a third party claim can be made, then you are entitled to recover all
of your lost wages and
future loss of earning capacity,
in addition to many other types
of compensation.
On the second ground, the majority
of the Court
of Appeal found the appellant failed to establish the trial judge erred
in assessing the claim for
loss of future income
earning capacity.
The wife sought an equal share
of two
of the husband's bonuses for work done
in 2005 and 2006, worth just under # 2.4 m each, together with an additional sum
of # 1.5 m as compensation for her
loss in the
future of a share
of his income and her interest
in his
earning capacity.
More importantly, and for the reasons already given, doing so
in this case would visit upon the plaintiff an unduly punitive sanction — one that fails to give any weight: (1) to the challenges associated with forecasting how a court might assess her
loss of future earning capacity claim; and (2) to the plaintiff's compromised ability to accurately evaluate her own situation.
[157] I am satisfied the plaintiff has proven there is a real and substantial possibility
of loss of income
earning capacity in the
future.
In addition to your lost income and
loss of future earning capacity, you may be entitled to cover any
loss of benefits as part
of the compensation for personal injury.