Types of Damages

Incidental Damages

Minor costs incurred as a result of an injury, such as transportation to medical appointments.

In Personal Injury Cases

While individually small, incidental damages add up and are recoverable as economic damages.

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

Another term for economic damages—quantifiable monetary losses with specific dollar amounts.

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