Provide a Description of the Factors to Be Considered by a Court

question 53

Short Answer

Provide a description of the factors to be considered by a court when making a determination with respect to a compensatory award for cost of future care. Briefly explain how a court will arrive at the amount of compensation that should properly awarded to the plaintiff for a cost of future care award.

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Definitions:

Sued

The action of bringing a lawsuit against an individual or entity, claiming wrongdoing or seeking remedies under law.

Unconscionable

A situation or term in an agreement that is so unjust or overwhelmingly one-sided in favor of the party with more power that it is deemed unenforceable under law.

Shocks the Conscience

A legal standard for determining whether a legal or governmental decision is so unjust or egregious that it violates fundamental fairness.

Court

A governmental institution authorized to resolve legal disputes between parties and administer justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters.