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Thibeaux v. Trotter9/29/2004
is attempting to manage Thibeaux's back pain. His records as of April 23, 2000, state that he is treating Thibeaux conservatively, with a return appointment scheduled for four months hence. Dr. Blanda indicated that Thibeaux could continue treatment with Dr. Hodges indefinitely based on his continuing back pain. Dr. Hodges charged $155 for Thibeaux's April 23, 2003 office visit. Thibeaux also introduced the records of Farmer's Sav-More, which revealed medication costs from August 2000 through July 2003, of approximately $5020.
Considering this evidence, we find that Thibeaux, although he has not proven the exact costs of his future medical expenses, has proven that he will incur such costs in the future. After reviewing his past medical expenses, we find that the jury reasonably could have found that he would incur future medical expenses of $35,000. Although the amount of future medical care required by him is uncertain, a jury reasonably could have found that his pharmaceutical costs would continue and base its award on this need. Accordingly, we find no error in this award and affirm the trial court's judgment on this issue.
CONCLUSION
For the foregoing reasons, the judgment of the trial court awarding damages for future lost wages/loss of future earning capacity and future medical expenses is affirmed. The costs of this appeal are assessed to the defendants-appellants, Schilling Distributing Company, Inc., Chuck R. Trotter, and Westport Insurance Company.
AFFIRMED.
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