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The Supreme Court held that no minimum time in employment is required for loss-of-earning-capacity damages and increased proven medical expenses and legal fees.
Compensation for economic loss due to permanent disability below 30% must be calculated using the statutory minimum wage (SMIG) of 3,000 Frw per day, not the claimant's actual earnings, as mandated by Article 17 of Presidential Order No 31/01 of 25/08/2003 and confirmed by Supreme Court precedent. The appellant's arguments for higher damages and costs were either unfounded or raised out of time and thus dismissed.
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The High Court held that a medically confirmed increase in disability after settlement can support a new claim for additional compensation arising from the same accident.
The Supreme Court allowed Prime Insurance’s review on grounds of injustice, recalculated accident damages, and held that loss-of-work damages require proof of employment.
The High Court held that a victim’s lack of a driving licence or insurance does not bar compensation where those factors did not cause the accident.
The Ministry of Health is vicariously liable for the injury caused by its employee Hakizimana Sylvestre, who administered an injection to Kabayijuka Gaspard in the course of his duties, resulting in permanent disability. The applicant is entitled to damages for pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and medical expenses, calculated based on the court's equitable assessment.
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