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}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He testified that he lost consciousness immediately after the accident and regained consciousness at the Ba Mission Hospital where he was taken to after the accident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He was seen and treated by a doctor on or about 5.00 pm before being discharged on the same day. \par \par [3]\tab Doctor Medel Labuguen\rquote s report noted that the plaintiff, on admission on 29 June 2004 had: \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6307021 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 a lacerated wound about 4 cm x 1 cm on the left lateral malleolus}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547 \par 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injection.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He was given Paracetamol tablets for pain relief.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The plaintiff was reviewed on 30 June 2004.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 His medical records noted that an X-ray film was suggestive of a fracture to his left lateral malleolus (his left ankle).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The plaintiff had complained of chest and back pains.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Superficial facial injuries were noted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He was treated with a Plaster of Paris on his left leg and prescribed Brufen and Flucloxacillin tablets.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11681138 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6307021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 [4]\tab Doctor Samuela Korovou testified that on 29 June 2004 the plaintiff was seen in the Outpatient Department of the hospital, treated for injuries on his left lower limb and discharged the same day.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Although the X-ray film was not produced, Dr. Korovou stated that the plaintiff\rquote s medical records documented a fracture on his left lower limb and that a Plaster of Paris had been applied.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The extent o f the fracture was not documented.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 When Dr. Korovou examined the plaintiff on 29 June he did not record whether the plaintiff was in pain.} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He noted however that movement at the ankle joint, where the plaintiff had sustained the injury, was intact.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He testi fied that the upward and downward movement of the ankle joint was intact and that the fracture could only have been a hairline fracture given that the joint could still be moved.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He stated that although he didn\rquote t record that the plaintiff was in pain at th e time he was seen, it was normal for a person to experience pain after sustaining injuries in a motor-vehicle accident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Dr. Korovou did not have records which would have recorded how long follow-up reviews took or information on the plaintiff\rquote s healing process.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He said however that from experience, the place of the wound would tend to indicate that delay would have been a factor in the healing process.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par \par [5]\tab Dr. Korovou saw the plaintiff on the morning of the hearing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He testified that there was no deformi ty or disfigurement in the area of the injury.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He only saw some scar tissue.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He testified that there had not been an assessment made as to whether the plaintiff carried any permanent disability as a result of the injuries.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 There was no evidence led of any residual symptoms or permanent impairment resulting from the plaintiff\rquote s injuries.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par \par [6]\tab The plaintiff testified that he could not work for three months after the accident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He said that he was in a lot of pain for the first two weeks following the accident and relied on his brothers to assist him getting about.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He said he was on crutches and was prescribed paracetamol for pain relief.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 When he returned to work he was put on light duties.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 His brother, Mr. Rohit Narayan was called as a witness.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He testified that the plaintiff could not walk for two months and had to be helped everywhere.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 I found his testimony regarding the extent of the plaintiff\rquote s incapacity following the accident to have been somewhat exaggerated.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Nevertheless the evidence has established that the plaintiff would have experienced pain and discomfort for at least two weeks following the accident. \par \par [7]\tab The plaintiff claimed special damages in the sum of $942.00 and general damages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 At the commencement of the hearing learned counse l for the plaintiff submitted that the plaintiff was not pursuing damages for any residual effects of injuries or any compensation for loss of amenities of life.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11223977 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 General Damages}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11681138 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6307021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 [8]\tab In written submissions, the plaintiff claimed the sum of $10,000.00 in relation to general damages as being the reasonable amount fixed by various authorities in Fiji and in relation to pain and suffering, the amount sought was $15,000.00 bringing a total of $25,000.00 claimed for general damages.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The submission is misconceiv ed to the extent that damages for pain and suffering is a component of general damages in which an assessment is made to determine the overall general damages award.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Bearing in mind the need for consistency in the level of general damages awarded in simila r cases and that a comparison between the sums awarded in individual cases is only of value if it takes into account the consequences, past, present and future, I consider the authorities submitted by the plaintiff as unsuitable for guideline purposes in the instant case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Suragni Chand v Eddie Nauchi and Thomas Cook (Fiji) Ltd.}{\cs18\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8194547 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid8194547 \chftn }{\insrsid8194547 High Court Civil Action No. HBC 302 of 1995 per Pathik J}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 , general damages was assessed on a number of injuries including disfigurement, fracture of femur which was treated with open reduction and plate and screw fixation, motion of knee reduced to 70%, injury to an eye, the possibility of developing osteoarthritis, sex life affected, continuing pain and discomfort and a limp which was still present when the assessment of $25,00 0.00 for general damages was made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 In this case, loss of amenities is not a factor.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Neither is permanent incapacity.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 In }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Suragni Chand }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 there were multiple injuries including injury to an eye whilst in this case the plaintiff\rquote s injuries are best described as falling within the category of a miscellaneous minor injury.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The other case relied on by the plaintiff namely }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Rakesh Chand v Mohammed Shahim}{\cs18\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8194547 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid8194547 \chftn }{\insrsid8194547 High Court Civil Action No. HBC 300 of 2001L }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 is also unsuitable for use as a comparison.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Rakesh Chand}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 , the p laintiff was admitted to the Lautoka Hospital.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The injuries he sustained were described as head injuries with laceration, right foot injury and left leg injury.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 His left leg was broken in two places and he had a cracked right toe.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 His leg was plastered.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He was in hospital for two weeks where he received injections for pain.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 After being discharged, he was wheelchair bound for two weeks following which he was able to use crutches for seven or eight months.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 His permanent disability was assessed between 12% and 30%.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The award for general damages was $65,000.00 which included loss of earning capacity.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 In the two cases relied on by the plaintiff, the injuries were far more serious and in each case the plaintiffs were assessed as having permanent incapacities as a result of those injuries. \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11681138 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6307021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 [9]\tab In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Anisa Tuberi v Simon Gopal and Michael Gopal}{\cs18\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8194547 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid8194547 \chftn }{\insrsid8194547 High Court Civil Action No. 273 of 2000L at page 7}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 the Court commented that the category of miscellaneous minor injury is not an easy area in which to arrive at a fair and just award.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The Court however has to do its best.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Justice Gates awarded the plaintiff $6,000.00 for general damages made up of $3,000.00 for pain and suffering, $1,000.00 for scarring and $2,000.00 for loss of amenities.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Awards under this head of damages for similar injuries are significantly lower than what the plaintiff had submitted he is entitled to.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Where the awards have been higher, as in the following cases, the injuries have been significantly more serious and which have left an element of permanent disability.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Sharda Nand v Vatuwaqa Transport Co. Ltd & Anr.}{ \cs18\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8194547 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid8194547 \chftn }{\insrsid8194547 High Court Civil Action No. 159 of 1995 (1997 High Court Judgments {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}} Suva{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose}, Vol. 7 p127)}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 the plaintiff was awarded $15,000.00 for a fractured right hip, lower leg (fractured in four places) and 27-28.8% total permanent incapacity.} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Tevita Benico v Ambika Nand}{ \cs18\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8194547 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid8194547 \chftn }{\insrsid8194547 High Court Civil Action No. 163 of 1990L per {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname City}}Lyons{\*\xmlclose} {\*\xmlclose} J}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 an award of $12,5 00.00 was made to a plaintiff who had a left mandibular fracture, dislocated hip joint, a ruptured left knee, a fractured small toe, a stiff and painful hip, an unstable left knee and who walked with a limp. \par \par [10]\tab Having reviewed the authorities contained in the respective submissions of the parties, I am inclined to accept the submissions by the defendant, that an award between $15,000.00 and $25,000.00 would be excessive.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Where the courts have awarded in excess of $10,000.00 for similar injuries, the nat ure of the injuries have been far more severe with far more serious consequences than the evidence heard in this case has established.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 In } {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Pillay v Chand}{\cs18\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8194547 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid8194547 \chftn }{\insrsid8194547 [1998] FJCA 35; ABU 0064.96S (28 August 1998) at pp 12 & 13}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 the Court of Appeal held that: \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11681138 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6307021 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 General Damages must provide (1) for pain and suffering past, present and future; (2) for loss of amenities of life as a result of any residual disabilities; (3) for loss of expectation of life that would have been enjoyed but for the accident and (4) for any fu ture economic loss attributable to his diminished earning capacity arising from the permanent nature of the residual injuries.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11681138 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6307021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 [11]\tab Items (2), (3) and (4) above are not relevant in the instant case.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The only relevant item is for past pain and suffering.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 There was no evidence led that the plaintiff continues to suffer any adverse effects from his injuries.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The plaintiff\rquote s injuries were on the lower scale of seriousness.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Dr. Korovou testified that only in the case of a hairline fracture could a joint still be moved.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 In this case the upward and downward movement of the plaintiff\rquote s ankle was intact when he was first seen to by Dr. Korovou immediately after the accident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The plaintiff\rquote s injuries did not require surgical treatment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He was not admitted to hospital.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He was treated immediately following the accident and released on the same day.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 However I accept that the plaintiff would have experienced some pain after the accident and in the initial stages of healing.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The plaintiff and his brother\rquote s assessment of a period of two to three months required for healing and recuperation, I have found as exaggerated particularly in the absence of any medical evidence supporting this contention.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Taking into account the totality of the evidence and the authorities, I have arrived at an award for past pain and suffering in the sum of $5,000.00. \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11681138 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11223977 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Special damages}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11681138 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6307021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 [12]\tab Counsel for the defendant submitted that the plaintiff did not adequately prove any loss of earnings or traveling expenses allegedly incurred that had been claimed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 That is a reasonable submission.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The plaintiff was still in the same employment as he was prior to the accident and ought to have obtained from his employer written confirmation of his weekly wages at the time of the accident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 He ought to have subpoenaed an officer from his employer\rquote s organization to testify in this regard and why he was supposedly sent back home after two months to recuperate for a further month.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Of note there was no medical evidence supporting the plaintiff\rquote s own assessment of the period required for healing and recuperation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 I also found the plaintiff\rquote s assessment of the number of days he attended the Ba Mission Hospital for dressing to have been exaggerated.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 As submitted by Mr. Qoro, on the plaintiff\rquote s own evi dence he would have visited the hospital everyday for 31 days to have his dressing changed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 For such a minor injury, I am compelled to say that he exaggerated these attendances and associated travel expenses.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 The special damages claimed have not been strictly proved and I cannot award him such damages but have taken into account what he did say in evidence and have made allowance for these expenses in the award of damages.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 I have also upheld the plaintiff\rquote s submissions on the late application for amendment to include a claim for interest.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Interest is a factor which I have also taken into account to offset his unproved losses of special damages. \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11681138 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11223977 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Summary}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11681138 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6307021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 [13]\tab I award the plaintiff the following:}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547 \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11681138 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6307021\charrsid11681138 \par }\trowd \irow0\irowband0\ts19\trgaph108\trleft612\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllklastrow\tbllkhdrcols\tbllklastcol\tblind720\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt \brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4736\clshdrawnil \cellx5348\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4696\clshdrawnil \cellx10044 {\listtext\pard\plain\intbl\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid1198907\yts19 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 General Damages}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid1198907\yts19 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 Pain and suffering (past)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11223977\yts19 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 \cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid13436263\yts19 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 $5,000.00\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 \trowd \irow0\irowband0 \ts19\trgaph108\trleft612\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllklastrow\tbllkhdrcols\tbllklastcol\tblind720\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4736\clshdrawnil \cellx5348\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4696\clshdrawnil \cellx10044\row }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid13436263\yts19 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 Interest on $5,000.00}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 (6% from 2 September 2004 to 20 June 2008)\cell $1,170.00\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 \trowd \irow1\irowband1 \ts19\trgaph108\trleft612\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllklastrow\tbllkhdrcols\tbllklastcol\tblind720\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4736\clshdrawnil \cellx5348\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4696\clshdrawnil \cellx10044\row }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid13436263\yts19 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 \cell }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 $6,170.00_}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7483533\charrsid3439623 \cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3439623\charrsid3439623 \trowd \irow2\irowband2\lastrow \ts19\trgaph108\trleft612\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllklastrow\tbllkhdrcols\tbllklastcol\tblind720\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4736\clshdrawnil \cellx5348\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4696\clshdrawnil \cellx10044\row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6307021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6301983 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 [14]\tab There will be judgment for the plaintiff against the defendants in the sum of $6,170.00 plus costs to the plaintiff assessed in the sum of $550.00.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11681138 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Costs awarded to the plaintiff are assessed on the lowest scale because these proceedings should have been instituted in the Magistrates \rquote Court. \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11681138 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11223977 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11681138 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11223977 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Defendants to pay plaintiff the sum of $6,750.00 inclusive of costs. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6307021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6307021 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 G}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15169082\charrsid11681138 wen}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 Phillips \par Judge \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6307021 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5385295 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid6307021 At Lautoka \par 20 June 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8194547\charrsid11681138 \par }}