Compensatory damages are intended to compensate an injured person for losses caused by another party's wrongful conduct.
Economic losses
These may include medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning ability, property damage, and the reasonable cost of future care or assistance.
Noneconomic losses
Compensation may also address harms that do not arrive with an invoice, including physical pain, emotional distress, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent impairment.
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