Question: Sam was driving through an intersection when Toby ran a red light and hithim. Sam, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was propelled through thewindshield

Sam was driving through an intersection when Toby ran a red light and hithim. Sam, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was propelled through thewindshield and landed on the pavement. Sam was rushed to the hospitaland was treated for his injuries. Sam is planning on suing Toby fornegligence. Sam already knows the Duty of Care and Breach elements ofnegligence that he must prove in court, and is confident that he will beable to do so, but is interested in whether he can claim for the followingdamages: the damage to his car (which was 'totaled'); his medical bills;and, the month of lost wages while he was recovering in the hospital. Also, Sam has been left with a permanent limp in his right leg from thisordeal - while Sam was in hospital recovering from his injuries, he did notproperly follow the doctor's advice on physiotherapy and thus, he hasbeen left with the limp. Please discuss with Sam anything that you can onhis ability to collect on the above claims. Ignore any discussion ofinsurance.

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