George, Jerry, and Harry are passengers on a flight from Chicago to New York.They injure their legs when their seatbelts do not fasten during take-off.The airline is sued by all three together for injuries caused and the airline is found to be negligent and is directed by the court to pay damages to the injured parties.Which of the following parties is entitled to recover maximum damages?
A)George, a retired professor who gets a pension of $50, 000 a year
B)Jerry, a football player who earns $2 million a year
C)Harry, a chartered accountant who earns $200, 000 a year
D)All the men recover the same amount of damages, irrespective of their income or profession.

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The amount of damages awarded will be based on the economic loss suffered by each individual. Therefore, Jerry, who earns the highest income, will be entitled to the maximum damages as his earning capacity will be impacted the most by the injury. George's pension income will not be affected, and Harry's earning capacity, although high, is lower than Jerry's.

George, Jerry, and Harry Are Passengers on a Flight from Chicago