1. Compensatory Damages
Money intended to restore a plaintiff to the position he was in before the injury
Methods by which damages are calculated:
A plaintiff receives money for medical expenses that he has proven by:
Producing bills from doctors, hospitals, physical therapists, and psychotherapists
The defendants are liable for lost wages
A plaintiff is paid for pain and suffering

2. The Single Recovery Principle
Requires a court to settle the matter once and for all, by awarding a lump sum for past and future expenses

3. Punitive Damages
Damages that are intended to punish the defendant for conduct that is extreme and outrageous
Three ‘guideposts’ to consider when awarding punitive damages:
The reprehensibility of the defendant’s conduct
The ratio between the harm suffered and the award
The difference between the punitive award and any civil penalties used in similar cases