On January 25, 2011, the plaintiff, Veronica Yip, was involved in a
motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Pinetree Way
in Coquitlam, B.C. Ms. Yip was turning left onto Pinetree Way, on an advanced
green left-turn signal, when her vehicle was hit by a vehicle driven by the
defendant, who drove through the intersection. Ms. Yip claims that, as a
result of the collision, she has suffered a variety of physical and
psychological injuries. In addition to non-pecuniary damages, Ms. Yip seeks
compensation for past loss of housekeeping capacity and special damages. A
claim for damages for loss of earning capacity and an in-trust claim were not
pursued at trial....