Damages is a legal term that refers to the amount of money a winning plaintiff is awarded in a civil lawsuit. Damages can be divided into two main categories: pecuniary (monetary) and non-pecuniary.
Pecuniary, or monetary, damages represent actual financial losses you have suffered as a result of your accident and/or injuries. These include:
- Medical expenses, both past and future
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earnings
- Household services
- Property damage
Non-pecuniary damages are compensation for your suffering and do not coincide with any particular financial loss or out-of-pocket expense. These include:
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of enjoyment of life
To find out what types of damages may be available to you, contact the personal injury attorneys of Nachawati Law Group today. For free legal assistance from an experienced Texas personal injury lawyer, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.
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