Types of Damages

Compensatory Damages

Money awarded to a plaintiff to compensate for actual losses suffered, including both economic and non-economic damages.

In Personal Injury Cases

The goal of compensatory damages is to make the injured person "whole" again by covering all losses caused by the injury, from medical expenses to emotional distress.

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Related Legal Terms

Economic Damages

Quantifiable monetary losses resulting from an injury, including medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and other out-of-pocket costs.

Non-Economic Damages

Compensation for intangible losses that don't have a specific dollar value, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.