Multiple Choice Question:

Barb was employed by the TC Supply Company, where she operated heavy machinery. Over time, Barb claimed that operating the heavy equipment has taken a serious toll on her health. At the end of 2015, Barb suffered an injury in which her hand was severely injured by a metal press. Her doctor alleges that she will no ever be able to work again because of the severity of her injury. The company alleges that it was Barbs deteriorating work habits that caused the accident, not any company negligence. At the time of Barbs injury, she was earning $25 an hour plus a benefits package that averaged 35 percent of her wages. Barb was 58 years old at the time of the accident and in deposition testimony said she was planning on working until 65 years old. Barbs attorney argues before the court that her injuries were so serious that she is unable to perform almost all of her normal household services.

In order to prevail in a lost household services component to a damages case, Barbs attorney must:

	a.	show the court actual out-of-pocket expenses that Barb has had to make to pay those people who now perform those services for her.
	b.	realize that in most states lost household services would not be a component of damages in this type of case.
	c.	have a professional, such as an occupational therapist, assess Barbs abilities to perform her normal household services.
	d.	demonstrate in court the many types of actions that are necessary for performing household services are no longer possible for Barb.
	e.	None of the other answers is correct.