Personal injury cases typically involve three broad categories of monetary damages: special, general, and punitive.
Special compensatory damages cover economic losses such as medical expenses and repairs to damaged property. You also have the right to seek compensation for lost wages, which refers to the income you were unable to earn while you were recovering from your injury.
General compensatory damages cover non-economic damages, which frequently include pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.
Punitive damages penalize the defendant for committing one or more acts of negligence. Judges often award higher amounts for punitive damages in cases that involve intentional negligence.