Background: The plaintiff was involved in a car accident that occurred on December 31, 2016. She was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Ping Hun Liao when their vehicle was involved in multiple collisions due to snowy conditions. Following the accident, Cindy claimed she sustained significant injuries that affected her capacity to work, specifically in her chosen career as a nurse.

Legal Arguments/Issues:

• Liability: Defendants admitted liability for the accident.
• Causation: Dispute centered on whether the accident caused the extent of Cindy Mac's injuries, considering her previous and subsequent accidents.
• Quantification of Damages: Controversy over the extent of Cindy’s loss of earning capacity, particularly whether she would have continued full-time nursing and overtime without the accident.

Held: The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, Cindy Mac, acknowledging that the car accident had a significant impact on her health and career as a nurse. The court accepted that there was a real and substantial possibility that Cindy's injuries would impair her future earning capacity. The judgment included a comprehensive assessment of damages, taking into account non-pecuniary damages, past and future income loss, costs of future care, and special damages.

Total Award: Cindy Mac was awarded a total of $509,242, with specific allocations including $140,000 for non-pecuniary damages, $14,374 for loss of past income, $300,000 for loss of future income, $51,620 for costs of future care, and $3,248 for special damages .