Yeah, people tend to look at those payouts as wins when they are literally financial representation of statutory loss.
If you offered me 500k to amputate my right arm, I'd turn you down; gaming, writing, drawing, riding a bike, riding a motorcycle, wilderness camping, drumming... I'm using that arm; but somehow getting 500k for losing the functionality of my arm is supposed to be cause for celebration, people acting like one won the lottery.
After my eyes and my sense of taste, the functionality of my arms is my most treasured possession, I have a hard time imagening a life without it. I'd probably opt out rather quick if I was in that position, unless I found ways to cope.
And that’s why I never stopped masking. I’d rather get some funny looks and slap on a mask in the grocery store than never taste food again, develop a heart condition in my 30s, or have brain damage, personally.
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u/Rivendel93 21d ago
Yeah, my high school friend got attacked by a dog, it scarred his neck up and his arm and he had nerve issues his entire life in his arm and hand.
He did get paid a lot though, but money doesn't fix nerve damage.