“Compensatory damages” refers to money awarded to a plaintiff in a personal injury case to compensate him or her for the losses incurred by their injury.
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This type of damages is awarded in civil cases.
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Most commonly, personal injury claims are settled by the negligent party’s insurance company before the case goes to court. The goal of your personal injury attorney is to help you receive the highest possible settlement from the insurance company without subjecting you to the stress of a court case.
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However, if the other party’s insurance company refuses to settle your case with the amount you need, your lawyer will help you fight your case in court.﻿