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Disfigurement & Scarring Damages Calculator — Canada

Estimate general damages for permanent scarring and disfigurement in Canada, factoring visibility, location, and severity.

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Starting figure from comparable cases for a moderate permanent scar.
Non-pecuniary damages remain within the Supreme Court of Canada cap of roughly $430,000; severe facial disfigurement sits at the higher end for scarring cases.
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Past and future scar revision / plastic surgery.
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Disclaimer: Scarring and disfigurement awards are non-pecuniary and driven by comparable case law. This is an educational estimate only. Consult a personal injury lawyer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are scarring and disfigurement damages assessed in Canada?
Scarring is compensated as part of non-pecuniary general damages. Courts consider the scar's location and visibility, its permanence, the claimant's age and gender, the psychological impact, and whether it can be improved by surgery. Facial and highly visible scars attract substantially higher awards.
How much is a facial scar worth in Canada?
There is no fixed tariff - awards flow from comparable case law. Minor, faintly visible scars may attract modest general damages, while prominent, permanent facial disfigurement in a young claimant can reach well into six figures, always within the Supreme Court non-pecuniary cap of about $430,000.
Does plastic surgery affect the claim?
Yes, in two ways. The cost of past and future reconstructive or revision surgery is recoverable as a pecuniary (future care) loss. Separately, if surgery can reduce the scar's visibility, the non-pecuniary award may be lower; if the scar is permanent despite surgery, the award is higher.
Do age and visibility change the award?
Strongly. A younger claimant lives with the disfigurement longer, increasing the award. Visibility matters - a facial or hand scar seen daily is valued far above a scar hidden by clothing. Courts also weigh the psychological and social impact on the individual.

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