What Types of Damages are you Entitled to Recover
Personal injury, auto accident, truck accident victims may pursue a wide range of damages for their injuries.
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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