This matter relates to two motor vehicle accidents which took place on January 28, 2003 and June 28, 2005.  The Plaintiff suffered moderate soft tissue injuries to her neck, upper back, shoulders, and mid and lower back which caused severe headaches.  She also suffered from depression and anxiety.  The Plaintiff had not experienced a resolution of her symptoms at the time of the trial.  The Plaintiff received damages as follows:

             Non-Pecuniary Damages                     $95,000.00

             Past Income Loss                              $121,625.00

             Special Damages                                   $6,743.42

             Cost of Future Care                              $3,678.00

             Total                                                 $227,046.42

The Plaintiff sought $150,000.00 as an award for loss of earning capacity based on the fact that she would have been able to become a psychologist but for the accidents.  This claim was denied due to the failure of the Plaintiff to prove that there was a real possibility that she would have become a psychologist but for the accidents.

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