What is the standard for awarding compensation to a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Tait v Lemon, 2022 BCSC 4 (CanLII):
The compensation awarded should be fair to all parties. The fairness is measured against awards made in comparable cases. Such cases, though helpful, serve only as a rough guide. Each case depends on its own unique facts: Trites v. Penner, 2010 BCSC 882 at paras. 188-189.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the standard of fair compensation for a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the range of non-pecuniary awards available to a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the standard of care of the medical staff in the context of medical malpractice cases? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the standard of care of a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is a plaintiff entitled to a "in trust" award for the services rendered by the victim's wife in a medical malpractice case? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the standard of damages for pain and suffering suffered by a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the quantum of damages awarded in a medical malpractice case where a plaintiff was unable to work at gainful employment for the rest of his working life because of the interference with his enjoyment of life? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the standard of disclosure required by the Canadian Medical Association in medical malpractice cases? (British Columbia, Canada)
Does the entire agreement clause in a medical malpractice case apply to all medical malpractices? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is there any case law in which a plaintiff's complaint in a medical malpractice case has a psychological rather than physical explanation? (British Columbia, Canada)
