Types of Damages in Richmond County, Georgia

Types of Damages in Richmond County, Georgia

The different categories of damages available in in Richmond County, Georgia lawsuits include:
• Compensatory Damages - Damages which are intended, as much as possible, to place the claimant 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 injured party.
• Non-Pecuniary Damages – Non-Pecuniary Damages mean 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 referred to as 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 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 a person who has established an injury, but has not been able to demonstrate any losses which can be compensated.

Damages to Real Estate – If real estate is damaged, for instance because of the result of harm to a physical structure, or due to a fire, economic damages can be assessed in the amount necessary to fix the damage. Depending on the case, damages may instead be calculated by the effect of the harm on the property's market value. It is often required 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 clear method of measuring the value of pain, or the ability to lead a normal, pain-free life. It is an area where a lawyer's advocacy can have a significant effect on the amount of a damages award.

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