What Types of Damages are you Entitled to Recover

Personal Injury

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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Since becoming a member of the State Bar of Georgia in 2010, Nick has represented hundreds of clients.

Nick enjoys helping the people of Atlanta with their personal injury and fair labor issues. When he’s not working, Nick can be found woodworking, competitive rifle shooting, enjoying the outdoors, and spending time with his family.

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