Which of the following statements regarding the harm element of a negligence lawsuit is MOST correct?
A) The burden of proof for establishing harm rests with the defendant.
B) Serious injury must have occurred in order for harm to be established.
C) A loss of earning capacity is a form of harm that the patient may claim.
D) Loss of income is the most common form of harm proven in a lawsuit.
Answer: C) A loss of earning capacity is a form of harm that the patient may claim.
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