Types of Damages in Augusta, Georgia

Types of Damages in Augusta, Georgia

The various kinds of damages available in in Augusta, Georgia litigation include:
• Compensatory Damages - Damages that are intended, as much as possible, to put the victim into the position he would be in had he not suffered the injury caused by the defendant's wrongful conduct.
• Pecuniary Damages – Pecuniary damages refer to the "out of pocket" losses suffered by the plaintiff.
• Non-Pecuniary Damages – Non-Pecuniary Damages refer to the expenses other than "out of pocket" losses, such as damages for "pain and suffering", "loss of enjoyment of life", or "loss of consortium".
• Punitive Damages – Also known as exemplary damages mean damages intended to punish wrongful conduct. If or not punitive damages are available depends upon the law under which a cause of action arises. Certain states do not permit 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 an individual who has shown an injury, but has not been able to show any losses which 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 may be measured in the amount necessary to remediate the damage. Depending on the circumstances, damages can also be measured by the effect of the harm on the property's market value. It is generally necessary to hire experts in these cases, and there are many appraisers who can provide testimony as to the value of any real or personal property, or damage to a business interest.

Pain and Suffering - There is no fixed method of deciding the value of pain, or the ability to lead a normal, pain-free life. This is an area where a lawyer's advocacy may have a significant effect on the amount of a damages award.

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