Non-pecuniary damages are intended to compensate an injured person for such things as pain and suffering, disability, inconvenience and loss of enjoyment of life. The factors to be considered in assessing nonpecuniary damages include: a) age of the plaintiff, b) nature of the injury, c) severity and duration of pain, d) disability, e) emotional suffering, f) loss or impairment of life, g) impairment of family, marital and social relationships, h) impairment of physical or mental abilities, and i) loss of lifestyle. Stapley v. Hejslet, 2006 BCCA 34, paras. 45-46.
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