Introduction: Anita Vujevic filed a lawsuit seeking damages for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on February 8, 2018, involving Doreen Catherine Parnell.

Credibility and Reliability: The court carefully assessed the credibility and reliability of the evidence, considering various factors such as the consistency of testimonies and the demeanor of the witnesses.

Background:

• Plaintiff’s Pre-Accident Condition: Vujevic was active and healthy, with no significant pre-existing conditions that would affect her current claims.
• Post-Accident Condition: Vujevic experienced pain in her shoulder, neck, and back, along with headaches and driving anxiety.

Expert Witnesses:

• Dr. Audrey Chen: Diagnosed Vujevic with multiple injuries, including whiplash and persistent headaches, and supported her claims.
• Dr. Douglas Connell: Suggested Vujevic's shoulder issues could be common in her profession as a hairstylist, thus not necessarily caused by the accident.

Liability: The court found Parnell liable for the accident, accepting Vujevic’s account that Parnell pulled out suddenly without proper checks, causing the collision.

Damages: Vujevic was awarded various types of damages for her injuries, including:

• Non-pecuniary damages: $150,000
• Past loss of earning capacity: $120,000
• Loss of future earning capacity: $550,000
• Cost of future care: $16,800
• Special damages: $2,988.29

Total Award: The total amount awarded to Vujevic was $839,788.29.