General Damages

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In personal injury cases, general damages refer to compensation for non-economic losses that a plaintiff suffers due to an injury caused by a defendant

Notes:

Types of general damage awarded if proved to be caused by the defendant include:

  • Physical Pain and Suffering
  • Emotional Distress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Loss of Enjoyment of Life
  • Loss of Consortium

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