What are the general damages for a plaintiff who sustained injuries to his back, neck, back and neck as a result of a tort feasor's actions?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Foniciello, et al. v Bendall and Acculine, et al., 2016 ONSC 1119 (CanLII):
General damages are awarded as compensation for pain and suffering, loss of amenities, and loss of enjoyment of life. General damages are not intended to repair or provide a salve for the wounds that have been caused by a tort feasor. See Andrews v. Grand & Toy Alberta Ltd., 1978 CanLII 1 (SCC), [1978] 2 S.C.R. 229 at p. 262.
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