Rendell v Todd

The plaintiff, Susan Barbara Rendell, sought damages for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on 16 August 2005, when the defendant's vehicle collided with the rear of her stationary car. Liability for the accident was not disputed. The central issues before the court were the nature and extent of the plaintiff's injuries, specifically the causation of her thoracic spine condition, and the impact of these injuries on her ability to earn an income and her requirement for domestic care.

The court had to determine whether the plaintiff's thoracic spine condition was a result of the accident and to what extent this condition impacted her future income earning capacity. It also had to assess the plaintiff's need for domestic care due to her injuries and the costs associated with such care. The court examined medical evidence, expert opinions, and the plaintiff's testimony to evaluate the extent of her injuries and their impact on her life.

The court concluded that the plaintiff's thoracic spine condition was indeed caused by the accident, and that this condition would significantly affect her future income earning capacity. The court also found that the plaintiff required ongoing domestic care due to her injuries. In light of these findings, the court awarded the plaintiff damages for pain and suffering, loss of amenities, future income loss, and the cost of domestic care. The exact amount of damages was left to be quantified in a subsequent assessment.