Special damages Special damages are an award for damages that can be determined and documented, such as medical expenses, lost earnings, or property damage.
Punitive damages Punitive damages is an award for damages designed to punish people and organizations so that others are deterred from committing the same wrongful act. Awards for punitive damages are often several
General damages General damages are an award for damages that cannot be specifically measured or itemized, such as compensation for pain and
Compensatory damages Compensatory damages are an award for damages that compensates an injured victim for losses actually incurred. Compensatory damages
Damages Damages is the amounts awarded by a court to be paid by one party to another as a result of violating a contract or agreement.
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