Background:

• Jane Fraser involved in motor vehicle accidents in 2012 (at fault) and 2015 (not at fault).
• Suffered chronic pain, fibromyalgia, depression, PTSD, and a mild head injury.
• Claims to be mostly recovered from the 2012 accident by the 2015 accident.

Claims:

• Jane Fraser seeks damages for pain, suffering, income loss, and future care costs due to the 2015 accident.
• Clint Fraser claims under the Family Law Act for loss of care and companionship, and for care services provided.

Trial Issues:

• Focus on whether the 2015 accident caused current impairments or resulted from pre-existing conditions or the 2012 accident.

Defence Theories:

• Claims Fraser's impairments stem from pre-existing issues and the 2012 accident.
• Accuses Fraser of exaggerating symptoms for financial gain.

Court Findings:

• Court recognized Jane Fraser's credibility and hardworking nature.
• Accepted her current disabled condition and need for future care.
• Rejected claims of malingering, with most healthcare practitioners supporting her genuine struggle.

Damages Awarded:

• General Damages: $175,000.
• Past Loss of Income: $116,382.
• Future Loss of Income: $375,590 (subject to further submissions).
• Future Medical Care: $342,278 (CPAP machine cost to be deducted).
• Total Damages: $1,009,250.
• Clint Fraser's Award: $25,000 for services provided.