Types of Damages

Incidental Damages

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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.

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.

Special Damages

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

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