Damages
Monetary compensation awarded to a person who has suffered loss or injury due to the wrongful conduct of another party.
In Personal Injury Cases
Damages in personal injury cases can include economic damages (medical bills, lost wages), non-economic damages (pain and suffering), and sometimes punitive damages.
Related Legal Terms
Compensatory Damages
Money awarded to a plaintiff to compensate for actual losses suffered, including both economic and non-economic damages.
Punitive Damages
Additional damages awarded to punish the defendant for particularly egregious, malicious, or reckless conduct and to deter similar behavior.
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.
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