What is the test for proving damages in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Welch v. Kemp, H041311 (Cal. App. 2015):
1. A plaintiff in a personal injury action must prove damages "within a reasonable medical probability based upon competent expert testimony." (Jones v. Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. (1985) 163 Cal.App.3d 396, 402.)
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