Damages awarded to an injured person for intangible loss which cannot be measured directly by dollars. Frequently called pain and suffering. General damages are distinguished from special damages which are awarded for actual economic loss, such as medical costs, loss of income, etc.
In auto insurance, typically refers to awards for pain and suffering.
The monetary winnings from a lawsuit because an individual has suffered injuries suffered at the result of another party, or because a contract has been breached and the dollar value for that breach is incalculable.
Compensation for harm that ordinarily results from wrongful conduct, such as physical and mental pain, loss of enjoyment of life. These damages cannot be proved with monetary exactness.
Compensation paid to a claimant for losses that cannot be specifically identified, such as those for pain and suffering.
(law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated
Damages which are awarded in an attempt to compensate for such things as pain, suffering, humiliation, embarrassment and disfigurement.
The kind of damages awarded to an injured person for intangible loss that cannot be measured directly in terms of money.
payment for the injuries suffered by the person making the personal injury claim.
Those damages that the law presumes flows from the wrong complained of and which do not have to be specifically set out in the statement of claim
Type of compensatory damages that reimburse the injured party for such things as pain and suffering and disfigurement.
compensation sought by the Plaintiff in an action that is not specified but where the court is to determine the appropriate amount to be awarded as damages;
Money damages for pain and suffering, disability, or reduction in quality of life.
This describes the award made to compensate the claimant for pain & suffering, loss of amenity. (The injury element of the claim)
Compensation for losses which are likely to continue into the future and where it is difficult to put a final figure on the losses.
Damages for which no exact amount can be calculated. They are different than special damages, which are for specific costs, and punitive damages which are awarded to punish the defendant.
(1) Damages that may be awarded by the courts for losses that may not be measurable in dollars and cents, but for which monetary payment is allowed. (2) Damages that arise directly from the default of the party under the contract.
This is the legal phrase that covers “pain and suffering” compensation, and future economic losses
Include many intangible losses in addition to the loss of financial support suchh as loss of society, companionship, consortium, love, care, and protection.
Compensation at law, e.g., for pain and suffering, which cannot be quantified and proved specifically as can special damages (q.v.).
Damages awarded to an injured persons for intangible loss which cannot be measured directly by rupees. Popularly known as "pain and suffering." General damages are distringuished from special damages which are awarded from actual economic loss, such asmedical costs, loss of income, etc.
Money paid to a claimant for losses that cannot be specifically measured, such as pain and suffering.