Generally speaking – there are 3 types of damages – that you can recover in a personal injury lawsuit.
ECONOMIC DAMAGES (money damages) - includes past, present and future
Medical expenses
Lost wages
Property damage
Other expenditure you incurred as a result of your injury
NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES – the other harms and losses that you sustained but do not come with a price tag or receipt.
Pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Effect on personal relationships
Injuries impact your life
PUNITIVE DAMAGES may be awarded as a punishment and to discourage others from committing similar wrongful acts. Must show they acted:
state of mind characterized by hatred, ill will, or a spirit of revenge
a conscious disregard for the rights and safety of another person that has a great probability of causing substantial harm
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