Well, for all we know, she was "out of her mind" cuz she'd been drinking. Otherwise, there IS a lot adrenaline after a wreck...

What is she seeking? Perhaps the money needed for the multiple medical bills in the future as her bedsores develop, fester, ooze and get debrided. Probably for loss of productivity (which I personally think is a crock of feces, but the court doesn't) by not being able to walk. For "pain and suffering" - though, if paralyzed, shouldn't their be minimal pain?

In short, I think people sue cuz it's better than trying to get on with your life and suck it up. It's like the lotto. I also find humor in people getting millions of dollar settlements, when the person losing will never make that much money anyway.