Three main types of damages can be found in a personal injury claim. They are punitive damages, economic damages, and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are compensated to the victim to help them recover from the financial losses they incur due to an injury.
Non-economic damages compared to economic damages are less tangible. It can be challenging to assign a monetary value to non-economic damages since they may be based on future losses and future medical care needed. A few factors will be weighed to calculate non-economic damages settlement.
Punitive damages can be if the defendant’s actions are considered to be criminal conduct.