Problem 6.61 – Fair Settlement Amount in a Personal Injury Case
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
Ross, Westerfield, and Jordan
13th Edition
As a jury foreperson, calculate the size of the settlement for a plaintiff injured in an accident that prevents them from working for a certain period. Consider the present value of back pay for two years, the present value of future salary for a specific period, an amount for pain and suffering, and court costs. Assume that the salary payments are equal monthly amounts and use a given effective annual rate for calculations. Additionally, discuss whether a higher or lower interest rate would be preferable for the plaintiff.
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