Types of Damages

Collateral Source Rule

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A rule that prevents reduction of damages based on compensation the plaintiff received from independent sources.

In Personal Injury Cases

Under this rule, your damages aren't reduced just because your health insurance paid your medical bills. The defendant can't benefit from your foresight in having insurance.

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Monetary compensation awarded to a person who has suffered loss or injury due to the wrongful conduct of another party.

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