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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis
My problem with the $1 million is how exactly can you prove that? See as a high school student, it makes it difficult to prove $1 million is the potential lost amount. If she was a working professional, say a doctor or lawyer or whatever, you could truly value that. But what if she at the time had no clear career ambitions? Is there really a way to prove this accident cost her a chance at a career where she could have earned $1 million more than before the accident? If she's talking the entirety of her life that will suffer because of this, then $1 million might make sense (give or take about a $20,000 a year difference in potential wage earnings). But again, how can you possibly quantify this from a high school student?
I'd also like to add that it amazes me how all kinds of medical, mental and psychologocial treatments can't help people get over PTSD or other issues...but $1 million dollars always seems to help cure them. Not saying they're faking, just pointing out how $1 million seems like the cure.
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The same way they "prove" damages in car accidents every single day. This isn't something new and the courts know how to deal with the proof required.
I honestly think $1 million is too low. if she works until 65 that is only $20,000 a year. I was knocked out 12 years ago by a sucker punch and I still feel the effects at least once every three days. I still get dizzy and I'd trade $20,000 a year in a heart beat to feel normal again.
