Non-pecuniary damages are awarded to compensate an injured person for pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and loss of amenities. The principles governing the assessment of such damages are well known and have been discussed in numerous cases: see Stapley v. Hejset, 2006 BCCA 34 at para. 46, leave to appeal to S.C.C. ref’d, [2006] S.C.C.A. No. 100.
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