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What is the duty to mitigate and how can it affect your personal injury claim?

The duty to mitigate was dealt with in a recent Supreme Court of British Columbia case: http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/SC/14/22/2014BCSC2224.htm This case dealt with a 57 year old construction worker who sustained various soft tissue and psychological injuries in a motor vehicle accident. His total award was reduced by 15% (on the major heads of damage). This may […]