What Types of Damages are you Entitled to Recover

Damages Recoverable for Personal Injury, Auto, and Truck Accidents

Damages that you may be able to recover include economic and non-economic, such as:

Compensatory Damages

Compensatory damages may include:

  • Past, present and future medical costs.
  • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity.
  • Pain and suffering.
  • Property damage.

Special Damages

Special damages may include financial losses such as:

  • Medical expenses.
  • Future medical expenses.
  • Lost wages, earnings and income.
  • Long-term disabilities.

General Damages

General damages may include non-economic losses such as:

  • Physical pain and suffering.
  • Mental pain and suffering, including emotional distress.

Punitive Damages

In some cases, Georgia law allows a jury to award punitive damages as a way to punish and penalize an at-fault defendant for his or her acts. Punitive damages are only allowed in a limited number of cases.

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