Main remedy for tort.

Aggravated damages are caused by the acts of the defendant.

General damages aren't capable of being calculated at the time.

• Pain

• suffering

Special damages can be calculated.

• Loss of earnings + income

• medical expenses

Nominal damages are minor damages.

• Provides little to no conpensation.

Contemptuous damages are awarded when damages was low,

but the D was still found liable

Pecuniary losses: loss of earnings

Non- Pecuniary losses: loss of amenity

• Pain and suffering

Claimant is expected to mitigate losses

Lump sum: covers all the costs in one.

Structured settlements: Periodical payments

The multiplicand: calculated Cs net annual loss.

Mutiplier: works out the number of years the disability will effect them.