Key Details About Personal Injury Damages

What are the three types of damages?

In personal injury cases, the types of personal injury damages that can be awarded are compensatory, punitive and nominal.

Compensatory damages are intended to compensate the injured parties for their losses such as the cost of medical care, medical bills, lost wages, property damages, disfigurement, pain and suffering and loss of capacity for enjoyment of life.

Punitive damages are intended to punish the wrongdoer because his or her actions were deemed especially harmful. This type of personal injury damage would possibly be utilized in cases where the wrongdoer’s behavior was especially careless and irresponsible, such as drunk or distracted driving.

Nominal damages are typically awarded to recognize a legal “loss” but often with no actual associated monetary award attached. These types of personal injury damages can be used as symbols of justice or recognition when the value of a plaintiff’s losses cannot be proven or the primary goal is not necessarily financial compensation.

The personal injury damages available in a particular case are dependent on unique facts and circumstances of that individual case. At Dannheisser Injury Law, we diligently delve into your story and work to thoroughly understand your situation before establishing the best path forward for you.

What types of damages are awarded to an injured party?

When you or a loved one has been injured because of another person’s negligence, you are entitled to a wide range of personal injury damages to make up for losses caused by your injuries. These injuries include physical and emotional pain and suffering, past and future medical expenses and wage losses, physical impairment, disfigurement, loss of your capacity for the enjoyment of life, and loss of companionship or support of family members. And, at Dannheisser Injury Law, we know the entire experience during and after can be excruciating and traumatic. We witness this daily when we speak with clients who aren’t sure how to best navigate and resolve their situations.

Our personal injury attorneys provide our clients the expertise and comfort that they need to build a path toward securing the full amount of personal injury damages our clients are entitled to in order to make them and their families whole again.

When faced with these losses caused by the negligence or careless behavior of another person, you need experienced attorneys you can trust. Ask us for a free consultation. Tell us your story. We are here to help.

What is injury damage?

Personal injury damages are a form of compensation awarded to individuals who have been injured because of the negligence, recklessness or intentional wrongs of another party. Personal injury damages can cover various costs as a result of these injuries, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the loss of the capacity to enjoy your life.

When potential clients in Sarasota come to our Main Street office, they often would like to learn about personal injury damages and the necessary steps toward reaching peace of mind. As experienced personal injury attorneys, we have a proven track record of handling personal injury cases of varying complexities. Know that we’re always ready to be your resource on personal injury law, provide knowledgeable insight on your situation and fight to take back the life you deserve.

All injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no lawyer fee for our representation until you receive compensation for your injuries and damages.