Damage compensation is the sum of money the law imposes for a breach of some duty or a violation of some right. There are two primary categories of damages: compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages, as the name suggests, are intended to compensate an injured person for loss or injury. Punitive damages, on the other hand, are awarded to punish certain types of egregious conduct. If your personal injury case succeeds, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation for several types of damages, including:
Medical bills for the treatment of your injury, such as emergency care, surgery, medication, assistive devices, and rehabilitation.
Lost wages and earning capacity, including time you have missed at work and any work you may miss in the future due to long-term disability.
Pain and suffering, such as loss of enjoyment of life, scarring and disfigurement, mental distress, and loss of companionship.
Punitive damages if the court deems the other party’s actions to be outrageous.