Rwanda Case Law

RADIANT INSURANCE COMPANY Ltd v MUKANEZA

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RS/INJUST/RC 00007/2023/SC

A victim of a motor vehicle accident who suffers permanent disability exceeding 30% is entitled to economic loss and career impairment damages under Rwandan law, regardless of whether they continued working or receiving salary. The law does not require total job loss for such compensation. The Supreme Court affirms the High Court's calculation and award of damages.

Source excerpt

• Motor vehicle accident compensation
• Permanent disability damages
• Economic loss
• Career impairment
• Bodily injury compensation

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SANLAM AG Plc v BAYIJAHE

Court

High Court

Case number

RCA 00071/2021/HC/RWG

The High Court held that the insurer’s late and uncommunicated contre-expertise meant the victim’s 55% disability report prevailed, and awarded additional damages.

• Bodily injury compensation
• Motor vehicle accident
• Disability assessment
• Loss of marriage prospects
• Legal costs
• Insurance-law

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