Plaintiff's physical and psychological injuries from a motor vehicle accident met the statutory threshold.
The plaintiff brought an action for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident.
Following a jury verdict awarding net general damages of $11,181.03, the court considered whether the plaintiff's injuries met the statutory threshold under the Insurance Act.
The court found that the plaintiff, whose primary role was a homemaker, sustained permanent and serious impairments to important physical and psychological functions, including PTSD and depression.
The court ruled that the injuries met the threshold and dismissed the defendant's motion.
SCJSuperior Court of JusticeMay 1, 2019