Types of Damages in Augusta, GA

Types of Damages in Augusta, GA

The various kinds of damages available in in Augusta, GA legal proceedings are:
• Compensatory Damages - Damages which are intended, as much as possible, to place the plaintiff into the position he would be in if he not suffered the injury resulting from the defendant's wrongful conduct.
• Pecuniary Damages – Pecuniary damages refer to the "out of pocket" losses suffered by the claimant.
• Non-Pecuniary Damages – Non-Pecuniary Damages refer to the expenses beyond "out of pocket" expenses, including damages for "pain and suffering", "loss of enjoyment of life", or "loss of consortium".
• Punitive Damages – Also called exemplary damages refer to damages intended to punish wrongful conduct. Whether or not punitive damages are available depends upon the law under which a cause of action arises. Some states do not allow punitive damages awards, or have a very restricted approach to punitive damages.
• Nominal Damages – Nominal damage is an award of a small sum of money generally $1 to a person who has proved an injury, but has not been able to establish any losses that can be compensated.

Damages to Real Estate – If real estate is damaged, for example due to the result of harm to a physical structure, or due to a fire, economic damages can be assessed in the amount necessary to repair the damage. Based on the case, damages may also be calculated by the impact of the harm on the property's market value. It is usually required to hire experts in such cases, and there are various appraisers who can give testimony as to the value of any real or personal property, or damage to a business interest.

Pain and Suffering - There is no obvious manner of measuring the value of pain, or the ability to lead a normal, pain-free life. It is an area where an attorney’s advocacy can have a huge influence on the amount of a damages award.

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