How is Compensation awarded in tort lawsuits?
Gain an understanding of compensation and deductibles in MVA cases A number of different types of compensation are available to MVA victims: general damages for pain and suffering, special damages including past and future losses of income and/or loss of competitive advantage; out-of-pocket expenses; health care expenses (i.e. past and future expenses for rehabilitation and medical treatment); and past and future expenses for housekeeping and home maintenance, and damages under the Family Law Act (or “FLA”) for claims by family members of the injured person(s). Canadian personal injury awards are very different from ones given in the U.S. U.S. media…
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