Woman ordered to pay US$99,761 to TN Bakery driver left disabled in road accident
A Zimbabwean woman has been ordered by the High Court to pay nearly $100,000 in damages to a man who suffered a permanent disability after she struck him with her vehicle in 2021. The court ruled that the driver was 98% responsible for the accident due to a failure to maintain a proper lookout.
Why it matters
The ruling underscores legal accountability for road negligence and the significant financial impact of personal injury cases in the Zimbabwean judicial system.
A Harare woman has been ordered to pay US$99,761 in damages to a former TN Bakery driver who lost his right leg after she struck him while he was standing behind his delivery vehicle, with the High Court finding her responsible for the accident.
Justice Jacob Manzunzu ruled that Shamiso Ncube was overwhelmingly to blame for the May 2021 accident in Warren Park, which left Elisha Chakezha permanently disabled, unable to return to his job as a driver and dependent on others for some everyday activities.
The award includes US$50,000 for pain and suffering, permanent disability and loss of enjoyment of life, US$30,000 for future medical expenses and US$19,761 for future loss of earnings. The court also awarded him RTGS$305,887.20 for future earnings, with the judgment providing for payment in local currency at the prevailing interbank exchange rate on the date of payment.
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