Lawyers often toss around terms that might be deemed legalese. Jargon. Jibberish. Technical terms that seem hard to understand and sometimes contrary to their otherwise normal definition. Among these words is one you've probably seen a lot: damages.
More often than not, when you think of damages, especially in terms of an accident, you're thinking about the dents, the scratches, and the physical toll your vehicle or body has taken after being hit. But in legal terms, the word "damages" simply refers to the monetary reward given to an offended party, either through settlement or through the decision of a court. But this can be broken down a little further as well. Namely, compensatory damages and punitive damages. The former, compensatory damages, refers to a somewhat direct compensation for losses. The latter, punitive damages, refers to the award given as the punishment of someone who was in the wrong.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of property damage or personal injury, please contact the law offices of Beers and Gordon P.A. for a free consultation. Our firm serves all of Seminole, Orange, Volusia, Lake, and Brevard counties, including Oviedo, Winter Springs, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Longwood, Winter Park, Lake Mary, and Greater Orlando. Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined experience ready and willing to go the distance on your case.