Lian v. Stalick, 106 Wash. App. 811 (2001)

Citation: Lian v. Stalick, 106 Wash. App. 811 (2001)
Parent Document: Lian v. Stalick, 106 Wash. App. 811 (2001)
Jurisdiction: Washington (state)
Effective Date: 2001-06-19
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4931615/lian-v-stalick/ ↗

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Here, Ms. White testified as to the circumstances of the fall, her injuries related to it, and tried to distinguish injuries sustained in the fall from any injuries incurred before or after. Expert medical testimony and documentation supported the $18,000 in special damages related to *825the fall. Mr. Stalick presented no expert medical testimony challenging the necessity or reasonableness of Ms. White’s medical treatment. See Palmer v. Jensen, 132 Wn.2d 193, 200, 937 P.2d 597 (1997). Moreover, “a plaintiff who substantiates her pain and suffering with evidence is entitled to general damages.” Id. at 201. Ms. White’s testimony added to the medical evidence establishes a basis for general damages. Thus, substantial evidence supported the awards for both special and general damages.

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