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Solutions savvy four
Total award: $ 88,084.20
The judge determined that Hadland's experimentation with drugs had materially contributed to her mental health difficulties and reduced her damages accordingly. However, the judge also found that Hadland had made a reasonable and sincere effort to recover.
The judge awarded the following:
Damages: $45, 000
The judge determined Hadland suffered ongoing back problems as well as depression as a result of the accident. Although she had suffered only minor compression fractures to her vertebrae, the impact on her life had been quite major.
Past Wage Loss: $5,000
The evidence proved Hadland had lost her part-time cashier's job as a result of the accident. She also gave up two hairstyling jobs because of her injuries.
Loss of Earning Capacity: $30,000
The judge accepted that Hadland had lost the ability to pursue her goal of becoming a hairstylist as a result of the accident.
Cost of Future Care: $2,000
The judge found that Hadland needed to continue with psychological counseling and rehabilitation therapy.
Special Damages: $6,084.20
This amount was awarded to cover the costs of Hadland's retraining because she would be unable to pursue her original career goal.
TOTAL: $88,084.20 |
