WHAT IS AN EAR WORTH?
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A recent verdict in Sampson
County , North Carolina gives us a
clear picture of what one Sampson
County jury felt was the
appropriate value to damage to an ear.
The victim, Roderick Lee Peterson
was broadsided by the defendant’s vehicle.
The defendant admitted liability for failure to yield the right of way
to the plaintiff.
The victim’s ear was cut nearly
completely off and was hanging on only by flesh. This ear was reattached through a plastic
surgeon.
Fortunately, the plaintiff had only
mild scarring and no hearing loss. Past
medical expenses were $12,000.00 and the victim lost wages in the amount of
$2,000.00.
The victim did not suffer any
significant injuries other than the injury to his ear.
The Sampson County
jury who heard his case returned a verdict of $125,000.00 on October 8,
2007.
Because there were no other serious
injuries, the case presents a clear assessment for damages to an ear.