Main remedy for tort.
Aggravated damages
Aggravated damages are caused by the acts of the defendant.
General Damages
General damages aren't capable of being calculated at the time.
Pain
suffering
Special damages
Special damages can be calculated.
Loss of earnings + income
medical expenses
Nominal Damages:
Nominal damages are minor damages.
Provides little to no conpensation.
Contemptuous damages:
Contemptuous damages are awarded when damages was low,
but the D was still found liable
Pecuniary losses:
Non- pecuniary losses:
Pecuniary losses: loss of earnings
Non- Pecuniary losses: loss of amenity
Pain and suffering
Claimant is expected to mitigate losses
Lump sum and structured settlements:
Lump sum: covers all the costs in one.
Structured settlements: Periodical payments
The Multiplicand and Mutiplier:
The multiplicand: calculated Cs net annual loss.
Mutiplier: works out the number of years the disability will effect them.
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