There are three damages: Economic Non-economic Punitive The financial and personal losses incurred by victims of negligence are known as compensatory damages, which include economic and non-economic damages. You can receive compensation for your compensatory damages either through a settlement or a jury award. Personal injury claimants can only receive punitive damages if the case goes to court. Punitive damages are only available in a few personal injury claims. They only apply to exceptional circumstances to punish the person or party who caused the claimant’s injury.