AMUZU v. KWASI

This case involves an award of special damages in a personal injury or accident claim. The court has awarded the plaintiff a total of N¢1,168.20 in special damages to compensate for various losses and expenses. The breakdown of the award includes loss of earnings for six months (N¢216.00), medical expenses (N¢25.00), cost of crutches (N¢3.00), medical report fees (N¢4.20), transport expenses (N¢20.00), loss of prospective earnings (N¢400.00), pain and suffering (N¢300.00), and compensation for loss of employment of life (N¢200.00). Additionally, the court has awarded N¢50.00 in costs. The case demonstrates the application of tort law principles in calculating damages, including compensation for both economic and non-economic losses, as well as consideration of both past and future damages.