The damages that you may recover vary to some degree by the state in which the negligence occurs. However, in general, you are entitled to seek damages for the following: Past and future medical costs for the care and treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. Pain and suffering that you have endured and will continue to endure when dealing with the condition for the rest of your life. Lost wages and lost earning capacity for any inability to work resulting from the development of Wernicke-Korsakoff Encephalopathy. Loss of enjoyment of life. Lifecare costs that are required to provide for your future. In some states, punitive damages may be available depending on the facts.