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What damages can you get for personal injury?
The two basic categories of damages awarded in personal injury claims are compensatory and punitive.
How are damages calculated in personal injury cases?
For example, if the plaintiff suffered a minor injury with $1000 in medical bills he may want to ask for $1500 in general damages ($1000 x 1.5). If the plaintiff suffered a more serious injury, with $100,000 in medical bills, he may want to ask for $500,000 ($100,000 x 5) in general damages.
What are aggravated damages awarded for?
Aggravated damages are awarded where the defendant’s conduct was so outrageous that an increased award is necessary to appropriately compensate injury to a plaintiff’s ‘proper feelings of dignity and pride’.
For what do compensatory damages compensate?
Compensatory damages are money awarded to a plaintiff to compensate for damages, injury, or another incurred loss. Compensatory damages are awarded in civil court cases where loss has occurred as a result of the negligence or unlawful conduct of another party.
What are the types of compensatory damages?
These general compensatory damages include:
- Mental anguish.
- Disfigurement.
- Future medical expenses.
- Future lost wages.
- Long-term physical pain and suffering.
- Loss of consortium.
- Inconvenience.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
What are the different types of damages in a personal injury claim?
The legal term for this kind of compensation is “damages.”. The two basic categories of damages awarded in personal injury claims are compensatory and punitive. There are many different types of compensatory damages but broadly speaking, they are broken down into general or special damages.
What is a personal injury settlement amount?
This is a payment for your general damages (pain and suffering), based on the multiplier you’ve chosen. We also include a $1,000 “nuisance settlement” value. There are many factors that go into determining a settlement amount for a personal injury case, and this calculation is just the start.
What are compensatory damages in a personal injury case?
The financial and personal losses suffered by accident victims are known as compensatory damages. There are two main categories of compensatory damages: Special and General damages. Legal actions for personal injuries are meant to return a victim to the financial position they were in before they were hurt.
How can I get more money for my personal injury claim?
Get more money for your personal injury claim by knowing what kind of damages to include in your demand for compensation. Personal injury compensation comes in two forms: a settlement after negotiating an insurance claim, or a court award after winning a lawsuit.