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At The Peach Firm, we specialize in bringing the law to your corner. We are dedicated to understanding what results you want and to helping you understand what actions we can take on your behalf. We will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered to make them.
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TYPES OF DAMAGES IN PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS COMPENSATORY DAMAGES Compensatory damages are designed to restore the injured party to the position they were in before the accident. These are typically divided into two subcategories economic damages & non-economic damages. 1 PUNITIVE DAMAGES Unlike compensatory damages, which are intended to compensate the victim, punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant for particularly egregious or reckless behavior. These damages are much less common and are only awarded in cases where the defendant’s conduct is deemed exceptionally harmful or malicious. 2 WRONGFUL DEATH DAMAGES 3 In the unfortunate event that the victim of an accident dies due to their injuries, their family may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. This type of claim allows family members to seek compensation for the financial and emotional losses they have suffered as a result of their loved one’s death. 4 NOMINAL DAMAGES Nominal damages are rare in personal injury cases. These are awarded when the injured party can prove that the defendant was at fault, but no substantial financial loss or injury occurred. The court may award a small amount, often symbolic, to recognize that the plaintiff's rights were violated. CONTACT US Get in touch now at 678-551-8556 if you are looking for Personal Injury Lawyer in Atlanta WWW.PEACHFIRM.COM
