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)George, Jerry, and Harry

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The amount of damages awarded in a personal injury case is usually based on the extent of the injury and its impact on the victim's life. In this case, Jerry, who earns $2 million a year, is likely to be awarded the highest amount of damages as he has a higher earning capacity and the injury may affect his ability to earn in the future. George's pension income and Harry's annual income are unlikely to have a significant impact on the amount of damages awarded. All three plaintiffs may be entitled to damages, but the question specifically asks for the party entitled to the maximum damages.

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