Key Points
- Accident and Liability: Mrs. Aulakh was injured in a car accident on August 10, 2017. Defendants admitted liability.
- Injuries and Impact: She sustained injuries to her neck, back, and hip, causing chronic pain, headaches, and driving anxiety. Her injuries are permanent, affecting her physical tasks and social activities. She can work four days a week but struggles with heavy housework and prolonged sitting.
- Special Damages: $21,916.58 agreed upon, plus $500 for Tylenol.
- Past Wage Loss: $56,219.67 due to reduced work capacity after the accident.
- Cost of Future Care: $10,000 awarded for a gym membership and $2,500 for ongoing Tylenol use.
- Loss of Earning Capacity: Determined she would work until age 70 with an annual income loss of $6,650 up to that age.
- Housekeeping Services: $100,000 awarded for loss of future housekeeping services.
- Non-Pecuniary Damages: $125,000 awarded for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
- Total Monetary Award: $316,136.25, including special damages, past wage loss, cost of future care, housekeeping services, and non-pecuniary damages.
- Costs: Not specified in the document; the parties may apply to resolve any disputes.
Successful Party
- Plaintiff (Harjinder Kaur Aulakh): The plaintiff is the successful party, awarded damages for her injuries and losses due to the accident.
Note: The exact calculation for "Loss of Earning Capacity" was not provided, potentially affecting the total.
