Barbara Was Injured in an Automobile Accident ​
the Defendant's Insurance Company Is Reluctant to Pay Punitive

question 34

Essay

Barbara was injured in an automobile accident.She has threatened to file a suit against the other party involved in the accident and has proposed the following settlement: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Damages for } 25 \% \text { loss of the use of her right arm } & \$ 200,000 \\\text { Medical expenses } & 30,000 \\\text { Loss of wages } & 10,000 \\\text { Punitive damages } &{ 100,000 }\\& { \$ 340,000 }\end{array}$$ ​
The defendant's insurance company is reluctant to pay punitive damages.Also, the company disputes the amount of her loss of wages amount.Instead, the company offers to pay her $300,000 for damages to her arm and $30,000 medical expenses.Assuming Barbara is in the 35% marginal tax bracket, will her after-tax proceeds from accepting the offer be equal to what she considers to be her actual damages (listed above)?

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