In the recent Court of Appeal decision in Fonseca v. Paul
Hansen et al, an appeal was brought regarding the trial
decision of a jury. The appellant was involved in a motor vehicle
accident when she was hit from behind by a transport truck, while
stopped at a red light. At the time, she was enrolled in a
dentistry general practice residency in Vancouver and was home in
Mississauga for Easter visiting her family. Her injuries prevented
her from maintaining a full time clinical dentistry practice.
Liability was admitted shortly before the commencement of trial and
the trial was focused on damages.
The respondents took the position that the appellant had
recovered from her injuries to resume her practice. The
appellant's position was that she was only able to work 15-20
hours a week and that her condition would be permanent. The
appellant's economic loss expert opined that her future income
loss would be between $6,000,000.00 - $18,000,000.00. The jury
awarded the
