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Special Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit - Personal Injury Lawyer in Perth

Trewin Norman and Co is a specialist practice offering legal advice and representation in all areas of personal injury law. In this write-up, their personal injury lawyer in Perth explains the special damages in a personal injury lawsuit. To learn more, visit https://www.trewinnorman.com.au/

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Special Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit - Personal Injury Lawyer in Perth

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  1. What are Special Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

  2. Personal injury cases are legal disputes that arise when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else might be legally responsible for that harm. Special damages in a personal injury lawsuit refer to tangible losses with a value that is easy to calculate. Understanding what types of damages fall under the category of special requires the knowledge of a personal injury attorney.

  3. Compensatory DamagesA jury typically decides the number of compensatory damages awarded to the victim. Special damages and general damages fall under the broader term of compensatory damages. The two are quite different in meaning, due to the ability to assign a value to the type of damage experienced.

  4. Special damagesA goal of awarding special damages is to place the victim in a position they would be in had they not suffered their injuries. The special damages that found in a personal injury claim are, • Funeral costs associated with the death of a loved one • Cost of living with a disability • Personal care costs • Costs associated with lessening their own liability • Replacement or repair of property damage • Loss of irreplaceable items • Medical expenses • Lost wages

  5. General DamagesGeneral damages are intangible damages that are harder to associate with specific monetary value. These types of damages refer to items that are hard to give a monetary value and include such examples as: • Loss of companionship • Loss of reputation • Pain and suffering

  6. Types of Personal Injury Cases Resulting in DamagesA personal injury can occur in a variety of circumstances. Some of the most common examples of personal injury lawsuits that result in special damages include: • Trucking accidents • Pedestrian accidents • Bicycle accidents • Motorcycle accidents • Medical malpractice • Product defect • Slip and fall accidents • Car accidents

  7. To learn more, contact us at (08) 9240 7722 orVisithttps://www.trewinnorman.com.auEmail ID: enquiries@trewinnorman.com.au www.trewinnorman.com.au

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