Background:
Dr. Cameron Harris, a dentist, sued Vida Anderson-Wulff for damages after sustaining injuries in a March 31, 2018, rear-end collision. Harris alleged that his injuries impaired his ability to work as a dentist, reducing his earning capacity. Anderson-Wulff admitted liability but disputed the extent of Harris’s injuries and damages.

Legal Issues:
The court considered:

• Whether the accident caused Harris’s alleged injuries.

• The credibility of Harris’s claims regarding pain and functional limitations.

• The extent of his past and future loss of earning capacity.

• Compensation for non-pecuniary damages, future care, and special damages.

Findings:
The court found that the accident caused Harris’s injuries, including chronic pain, mild traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, and cervical radiculopathy. It accepted expert testimony supporting Harris’s claims and concluded that his symptoms significantly impacted his work and quality of life.

Damages Awarded:
Harris was awarded a total of $1,475,169.17, including:

• $130,000 for non-pecuniary damages (pain and suffering).

• $15,000 for past loss of earning capacity.

• $1,290,000 for future loss of earning capacity.

• $30,000 for costs of future care.

• $2,000 for an in-trust claim.

• $8,169.17 for special damages.

Conclusion:
The court ruled in favor of Harris and awarded him costs at Scale B.