Jackson v Robinson [1999] NSWSC 1164

The plaintiff has established, on the balance of probabilities, that she suffers the disabilities alleged, and is unfit for work as an electrician due to injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident. Damages are assessed for past and future economic loss, non-economic loss, medical expenses and home care assistance, based on credible medical evidence and expert reports.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 01 December 1999
Procedural Posture: Civil / Assessment of Damages
Outcome: Damages assessed in favour of plaintiff; order for judgment and costs deferred until delivery of reasons.
Legal Topics: ['motor Vehicle Accident' 'assessment of Damages' 'loss of Earning Capacity' 'home Care Assistance' 'future Medical Expenses']

['tort Law' 'personal Injury'] ['motor Vehicle Accident' 'assessment of Damages' 'loss of Earning Capacity' 'home Care Assistance' 'future Medical Expenses']

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Assessment of Damages

Legal Issues

1 ["Extent of plaintiff's injuries and disabilities" 'Causation of loss from motor vehicle accident' 'Assessment of damages for past and future loss' 'Entitlement to home care assistance' 'Quantification of medical expenses']

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Court Disposition

Damages assessed in favour of plaintiff; order for judgment and costs deferred until delivery of reasons.

Orders

['Assessment of damages for plaintiff in sum of $464,626.12.' "Order for judgment and costs deferred pending parties' review of calculations."]