Types of Damages Awarded in a Case Depend on Different Factors

Injury victims may face a great deal of financial loss as a result of someone's negligence. The money that is ordered by courts to be paid as compensation for injury or loss is known as "damages." If you've been injured, the amount, or type of damages, you may be owed may depend on different factors. You may be owed compensation for medical expenses, loss of income and destruction of property, among others.

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Other Factors Affecting Types of Damages Include Pain and Suffering and Mental Anguish

Some other factors that come into play include pain and suffering, mental anguish and emotional distress. Courts also will look at loss of consortium.

Examples of Types of Damages:

Depending on the nature of the personal injury, different types or categories of damages may be part of the claim or suit.

The following are examples of damages you might see awarded in your case:

• Attorney's fees and court costs: Compensation for the costs of bringing a case to court.
• Compensatory damages: To make up for your injury. These may be general damages for non-monetary losses such as suffering and emotional distress and actual damages for monetary losses such as replacing property and medical bills.
• Nominal damages: In intentional harm cases when the loss is minor, nominal damages signify the court's finding that intent to harm is unjust.
• Punitive damages: Administered as punishment by the court in the event of a particularly malicious injury or act of severe negligence.

Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer with Our Firm to Help Determine Types of Damages

At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and communities in Oklahoma, an experienced attorney can help answer questions about your types of damages. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay unless we win. Call us today in Tulsa area at 728-8888 or use our toll free number 800-980-9205.