Types of Compensatory Damages in Personal Injury Cases 845-709-8005 and 800-940-1799 Email: jeff@rocklandinjurylaw.com reuven@rocklandinjurylaw.com www.rocklandinjurylaw.com

Most damages in a personal injury case are classified as compensatory damages. These damages are intended to compensate injured victims for what was lost due to the accident or injury. The following are the different reasons why compensatory damages are awarded in personal injury cases:

Medical Treatment Victims may recover the costs of medical care, such as reimbursement for treatment already received and compensation for estimated costs of future medical care.

Property Loss Property loss damages are awarded to victims for repair of or compensation for properties that were lost or damaged, such as vehicles, clothing or other items.

Loss of Income Victims may be entitled to compensation for income that has already been lost, as well as income that victims would have been able to make in the future.

Pain and Suffering These damages are awarded to cover pain and suffering experienced by victims during an accident and in its immediate aftermath.

Loss of Enjoyment Victims may be entitled to receive “loss of enjoyment” damages when the injuries they have sustained in an accident keep them from enjoying day-to-day pursuits such as hobbies, exercising and other recreational activities.

Loss of Consortium Damages These damages are granted to victims for the loss of a relationship with their spouses, such as loss of companionship or the inability to maintain a sexual relationship.

Emotional Distress These damages are awarded to personal injury victims for the psychological impact of injuries, such as fear, anxiety and sleep loss.

Personal injury attorneys at Rockland Injury Lawyers have over 50 years of experience in dealing with accident cases. Our lawyers are skilled and professional. We will do our best to get you or your loved one what he or she deserves as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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