Most people are not aware that in personal injury claims in British Columbia that the loss of homemaking capacity is a compensable damage.
The concept of loss of homemaking capacity refers to the diminished ability of an individual to perform household duties and responsibilities due to injuries sustained in an accident that they otherwise could.
What is Loss of Homemaking Capacity?
Loss of homemaking capacity encompasses the inability to perform household tasks that an individual previously managed independently. This can include activities such as cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, childcare, and maintaining the overall household environment. Injuries that can result in an award for damages for loss of homemaking capacity are not limited to injuries with physical limitations; psychological injuries that impact your emotional well-being and the overall quality of life can also result in awards for a lost or diminished homemaking capacity.
Establishing a Loss of Homemaking Capacity
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