Fordyce v Wong

In the matter of *Fordyce v Wong*, the plaintiff, Mr. Fordyce, brought proceedings against the defendant, Ms. Wong, seeking damages for personal injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The dispute concerned liability for the accident and the extent of the plaintiff's injuries. The case was heard in the District Court of New South Wales.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff, whether that duty was breached, and if so, whether the breach caused the plaintiff's injuries. The court was also required to assess the quantum of damages, if liability was established, considering the nature and severity of the plaintiff's injuries and any resulting loss.

Judge Nicholls found that the defendant had breached her duty of care to the plaintiff by failing to keep a proper lookout while driving, which directly caused the collision. The court applied the principles of negligence, establishing that the defendant's actions fell below the standard of care expected of a reasonable driver. The assessment of damages took into account medical evidence regarding the plaintiff's physical and psychological injuries, as well as economic loss.

The court ordered that the defendant was liable for the plaintiff's injuries and awarded damages in the sum of $150,000.