In a personal injury case, the injured person (plaintiff) receives money to cover the damages from the party considered legally liable for the accident (defendant or their insurer).
When a personal injury lawsuit is filed and has a positive outcome, victims are entitled to receiving:
Economic damages can include:
Non-economic damages can include:
If the injuries were caused by intentional misconduct or were the result of a callous and conscious disregard of the rights and safety of others, the victim might also be entitled to punitive damages, which are awarded to punish, deter future conduct, or make an example out of the defendant.
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