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Naidu for the Plaintiff \par No appearance for the 1st and 2nd Defendants \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 Date of Hearing}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675\charrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 22 February 2001 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 Written Submissions}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675\charrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 12 October 2001 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 Date of Judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675\charrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 3 October 2002 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675\charrsid11824675 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675\charrsid11824675 JUDGMENT}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 [Assessment of Damages]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par On 15 October 1994 the 1st Defendant driving a Subaru BV174, which was owned by the 2nd Defendant collided with a Mercedes Benz}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 BS260 owned by Suntours Ltd, which was driven by the Plaintiff. The collision occurred at Nabou on the Queens Road.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The Plaintiff was driving 4 passengers from the Warwick Hotel to Nadi Airport at the time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He claimed the accident was caused by the 1st Defendant\rquote s dangerous driving. \par \par A writ was issued on 14 October 1997 alleging negligence and claiming damages for injuries the Plaintiff received as a result of the 1st Defendant\rquote s driving.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The case against the 2nd Defendant is pleaded on the basis that the 1st Defendant drove as the 2nd Defendant\rquote s servant or agent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 An acknowledgment and defence was filed by the insurance company, then the 3rd Defendant. On 3 April 1998 the claim against the 3rd Defendant was ordered to be struck out.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 No notices of intention to defend or defences were}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 filed by either the 1st or 2nd Defendants and so interlocutory judgment on liability was entered by default against them both on 28 February 1998. \par \par The case appears to have slipped out of the list thereafter. It was re-listed for assessment of damages on 22 February 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The 2nd Defendant had been represented by counsel on other occasions, but neither he nor his counsel attended for the assessment, the date for which had been fixed in his counsel\rquote s presence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Finally a written submission was filed for the Plaintiff on 12 October 2001. \par \par The Plaintiff gave sworn evidence correcting his date of birth to 19 October 1932.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 On one of the medical reports his year of birth had been given incorrectly as 1945.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He is now therefore almost 70 but was almost 62 on the day of the accident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He said the other vehicle came from the Nadi side towards Suva zigzagging at speed.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The Plaintiff parked his car on the left hand side of the road whereupon his vehicle was hit.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The 1st Defendant was later charged and convicted for dangerous driving.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He was fined $30, in default 30 days imprisonment. \par \par The Plaintiff lost consciousness and regained it only 3 days later.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He suffered various injuries.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Mr. McCaig the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Lautoka Hospital wrote his first report on the Plaintiff on 20 March 1995.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The Plaintiff entered hospital with: \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Bodily lacerations and abrasions. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\insrsid11824675\charrsid11824675 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Fractured left ankle. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\insrsid11824675\charrsid11824675 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Fractured right calcaneum (heel bone). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\insrsid11824675\charrsid11824675 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Fractured ribs. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par He had his wounds tendered to, some stitched.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 His fractures were manipulated and put into plaster of paris cast.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He was released from hospital after 4 days. \par \par When Mr. McCaig reviewed him in March 1995 the Plaintiff walked with a limp, and used one crutch whilst walking outdoors.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He was only taking paracetamol when he felt discomfort.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He was not able to return to his work as a driver. \par \par His right foot remained painful.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 It swelled when he walked.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He had a markedly restricted sub-talar (heel) joint movement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The fracture had healed by then, but he had secondary osteoarthritis in the sub-talar joint.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Mr. McCaig concluded: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \'93The time off work taken by Govind Sami is warranted.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 His injury is such that if he were a labourer or construction worker he will never return to work. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 I am hopeful that Govind Sami may return to work as a driver but this may take up to a year. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The degree of permanent disability should only be estimated when the healing process has plateau-ed, this may take up to two years from the time of injury. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He will continue attending our clinic.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par When the Plaintiff was reviewed on 22 April 1996 Mr. McCaig recorded that the Plaintiff was still suffering pain and swelling of the right heel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He could not drive his car, stand for long periods, or walk even short distances.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The radiography showed that the calcaneum intra-articular fracture had healed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 However the heel was flat, thickened, and painful on compression.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He still}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 had reduced sub-talar joint movement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Mr. McCaig, felt then that the Plaintiff had a permanent disability.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He wrote: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \'93He has sev ere limitation of motion with pain as a direct result of an intra-articular calcaneal fracture.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He will never return to prior activities. \'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par He assessed his disability at 18% with reference to the Department of Labour and Industry Disability Schedules Chapter 5223 of the Minnesota Physical Impairment Manual.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675\charrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 On 20 February 2001 the Plaintiff was assessed again at Lautoka by Dr.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Joeli Mareko, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He confirmed the continuance of all of the disabilities and discomforts as noted by Mr. McCaig.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He also noted that presently there was continuing pain in the right sub-talar joint.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The Plaintiff exhibited signs of osteoarthritis at both right and left joints of the foot.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Any exertion would exacerbate the osteoarthritis.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Sitting down cross legged was very uncomfortable, an added inconvenience in the Fiji context which often demands this method of sitting at social gatherings.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He has to use a chair to have a shower.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Dressing by himself was difficult.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Carrying weights or squatting was out of the question.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Dr. Mareko considered a disability of 20% appropriate.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He concluded:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675\charrsid11824675 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \'93We may have to give him something strong to deal with pain.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He is otherwise quite fit. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He cannot really do any work.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par In addition to these more serious injuries, the Plaintiff gave evidence of losing 2 teeth, receiving stitches to the top of his head (for the lacerations) and of suffering \'93a lot of pain at night still\'94.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 After the accident he}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 was in and out of plaster over a period of 12 months, back and forth for dressings, and on and off in severe pain specially during cold weather.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 For 12 months he used crutches.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Now he uses a walking stick.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Before the accident he used to walk into Nadi Town.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 This he can no longer do.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He is sometimes unsteady on his feet.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 It is very hard for him to climb stairs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He used to amuse himself doing \'93fishing, crabbing, and prawning\'94, and some planting.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He cannot do such things now. \par \par Similarly, he has had to give up being on the Committee of the Temple, which was 10 minutes walk away.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He can no longer drive, for his legs sometimes go numb. \par \par At the time of the accident he was paid at the rate of $3.00 per hour, paid $240.00 gross fortnightly.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He is the youngest of a fa mily of 10 children.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Though 2 have died the others range in age between 75 and 80+.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Apart from having reading glasses, he is, as Dr. Mareko concluded, quite fit. \par \par In the accident he lost his glasses [valued at $120.00], a watch [$50.00] and a pair of shoes [$20.00].}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 All of these items of special damages are properly claimable, and I allow them. \par \par He does not have any income now.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 His children provide groceries. \par \par Costs have been sought and were pleaded, but interest was not, nor is claimed. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2437460 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 General Damages: Pain and Suffering}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par The fixing of satisfactory compensation for personal injuries is not an exact science as is well known.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 It has been said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \'93 ....the court must take into account, in making its assessment in the case of any particular plaintiff, the pain which he actually suffered and will suffer and the suffering which he has undergone and will undergo.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Pain and suffering are not measurable by any absolute standards and it is not easy, if indeed possible other than in the most general way, to compare the degree of pain and suffering experienced by different people, however, the individual circumstances of particular plaintiffs clearly have an effect upon the assessment of damages.\'94 \par [Kemp and Kemp Vol. 1 paras 2-007-10] \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Heaps v Perrite Ltd [1937] 2 All E.R. 60}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Greer LJ said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \'93 We have also to take into account not only the suffering which he had immediately after the accident but the suffering that he will have throughout his life in future: the constant necessity of having assistance in the various thi ngs that he has to do for his own purposes, apart from earning money.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Attorney-General of Fiji & Anor. v Paul Praveen Sharma}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 (unreported) Court of Appeal Civil App. No. 41 of 1993; 12 August 1994 ; at p8 it was said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \'93The third ground of appeal concerns the level of the general damages awarded in relation to the circumstances of the case and the previous decisions of the courts in Fiji.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 There is no doubt that in fixing the quantum of general damages a trial judge, having calculated the am ounts which appear to be appropriate under the various heads of such damages, must then consider whether the total of those amounts is itself appropriate in all the circumstances of the case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 In coming to a conclusion on that matter he should have regard to the need for consistency in the level of general damages awarded in similar cases.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 However, such similarity must include matters such as the pre-injury earning capacity or prospects of the injured person, not merely the nature of the injury.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 There may also be disparity in the degree of pain and suffering and the extent of the loss of the amenities of life.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Disparity in such matters justifies disparity in the quantum of general damages.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Rajesh Prakash v Kamlesh Ramesh Parmar & Anor.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 (unreported) Suva High Court Civil Action No. 350 of 1996; 19 November 1999 Pathik J. awarded a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 cinema technician aged 32 at the time of the road accident, $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and loss of amenities.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He had suffered a fractured left ankle and was left with an o bvious limp, a shortened left leg, painful arthritis and swelling, occasional head aches, difficulty in climbing ladders and in doing his job, inability to play his usual sports, and had been assessed at 20% disability. $45,000.00 was awarded by Scott J. in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Dinesh Kumar v John Elder}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 (unreported) C.A. 560/95S for injuries to left tibia and fibula where disability had been assessed at 15%.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The injuries were similar to those in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Rajesh}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Prakash }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 . \par \par In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Marika Lawanisavi & Anor. v Pesamino Kapieni}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Court of Appeal C ivil Action No. ABU0049/98S; 13 August 1999, the Court of Appeal reduced a 47 year old supervisor\rquote s award of general damages from $40,000.00 to $25,000.00.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 It was considered he would be able to return to work after his injury, a wedge compression fracture of the 12th thoracic vertebra, had healed fully.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 No treatment other than hospital and home bed rest was required.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He had been in a lot of pain and discomfort for that period, a number of weeks.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He had initial feeding and toilet difficulties, and residual effects on his sex life, gardening, and his back. \par \par In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Ajay Kumar v Fletcher Construction (Fiji) Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 (unreported) Suva High Court Civil Action No. 316 of 1997S; 19 November 1999, a carpenter was injured when a sub-contractor\rquote s scaffolding collapsed, and he fell 27 feet.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He suffered fractures of the left elbow and right wrist, leaving him with osteoarthritis, restricted movement of wrist, and difficulty in lifting heavy objects.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 He still suffered pain at times, and was assessed a disability of 10% by one doctor and 15% by another.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The injuries resulted in a reduced sex life and inability to play sports.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Pathik J. awarded $40,000.00 for pain and suffering and loss of amenities. \par \par On the other hand in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Nacanieli Moce v Neori Racule and Anor. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 [1995] 41 Fiji L.R. 187}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 $10,000.00 was awarded}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 to a 43 year old carpenter for similar injuries and residual incapacities, the doctor having assessed incapacity at 31%. \par \par In the present case before me I find it significant that the injuries had a deleterious effect on the Plaintiff\rquote s mobility, his ability to drive a car or to return to work.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The last two are now out of the question.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Continuing pain, osteoarthritis, and inability to pursue leisure pursuits are similar features as in the cited cases.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 I award the Plaintiff $40,000.00 for pain and suffering, past and future, and for loss of amenities. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2437460 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Loss of Prospective Earnings}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par As I have said, the Plaintiff was 62 at the date of the accident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 The doctors \par report that apart from his injuries, he was a fit person.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 I conclude from his attitude to life and work, as shown during the course of his evidence, and from his general level of health and fitness, he was likely to have continued to work for his employer for some years beyond the age of 65.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 His annual income after tax was $5,980.00.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Bearing in mind the uncertainties of life, I consider it proper to allow a multiplier of 4, and therefore award damages for loss of prospective earnings of $23,920.00. \par \par I award costs against the 1st and 2nd Defendants of $2,500.00 in total, inclusive of disbursements. \par \par In summary the award of damages is as follows: \par \par }\trowd \irow0\irowband0\ts18\trgaph108\trrh570\trleft630\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 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\clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1530\clshdrawnil \cellx8190\row }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\faauto\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin0\pararsid1801489\yts18 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1801489\charrsid869029 \cell }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1801489\charrsid1801489 Total Award\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\pararsid15689829\yts18 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1801489\charrsid1801489 $66,610.00\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1801489\charrsid869029 \trowd \irow4\irowband4\lastrow \ts18\trgaph108\trrh570\trleft630\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 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{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 There will be judgment for the Plaintiff against the 1st and 2nd Defendants in the total sum of $66,610.00 inclusive of costs. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11824675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11033092 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 A.H.C.T GATES}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1133931 JUDG}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 E}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx90\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1314834 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1133931 Solicitors for the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Messrs Pillai, Naidu & Associates, Nadi \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1133931 Solicitors for the Defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11824675 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503986\charrsid11824675 Nil \par }}