Accident compensation - Damages - Personal injuries - Nonpecuniary loss Plaintiff injured when struck by motor vehicle on his way to work - Whether amount of damages restricted to $140,000 - Whether damages should be reduced by the amount of compensation paid under Accident Compensation Act 1985 - Construction of Act - Accident Compensation Act 1985 (No. 10191), s135.

Accident compensation - Damages - Whether statutory limit of $140,000 subject to indexation - Whether interest allowable on maximum damages of $140,000 - Accident Compensation Act 1985 (No 10191), ss100(1),135(3A).

Accident compensation - Damages - Non-pecuniary loss - Whether damages excessive - Whether determination by reference to jury assessment or amount reduced by statute - Principles for assessment of general damages for personal injury - Assessment of general damages by appeal court - Accident Compensation Act 1985 (No 10191) s135(3A).