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Arora v. Chou

Background and Accident:
Jastej Arora, the plaintiff, was injured in a motor vehicle accident on March 8, 2018, when his vehicle was rear-ended by Jeff Tze-Jeh Chou, who was driving a car owned by Shou-Hsing Chou. Liability for the accident was admitted by the defendants.

Injuries and Prognosis:
Arora suffered chronic injuries, including low back pain with radicular symptoms, a herniated disc, right knee pain, and persistent neck pain radiating to his shoulder and arm. His prognosis indicated permanent impairment despite possible improvements from future treatments, such as surgery.

Key Legal Issues:
The sole issue was the quantum of damages. The court addressed non-pecuniary damages, past and future loss of earning capacity, cost of future care, loss of housekeeping capacity, and special damages.

Court Findings and Damages Awarded:

  • Non-Pecuniary Damages: $185,000 for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
  • Past Loss of Earning Capacity: $20,000 for missed work and lost opportunities.
  • Future Loss of Earning Capacity: $280,000 due to the plaintiff's reduced career prospects.
  • Cost of Future Care: $100,000 for treatments, equipment, and support services.
  • Loss of Housekeeping Capacity: $10,000 for past losses.
  • In-Trust Claim: $4,500 for family support.
  • Special Damages: $11,910 for out-of-pocket expenses.

Total Award: $611,410 in favor of Jastej Arora.

Justice Ahmad presided and awarded costs to the plaintiff at Scale B.

Jastej Arora
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified
Jeff Tze-Jeh Chou
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified
Lawyer(s)

A. Rafuse

Shou-Hsing Chou
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified
Lawyer(s)

A. Rafuse

Jian Xing Wang
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified
Lawyer(s)

A. Rafuse

Honda Canada Finance Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified
Lawyer(s)

A. Rafuse

Ecomcreator Enterprises Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Not specified
Lawyer(s)

A. Rafuse

Supreme Court of British Columbia
M201968
Personal injury law
$ 611,410
Plaintiff