General damages describe real personal losses that are difficult to measure with a receipt or exact price tag.
Common examples
Pain and suffering, emotional distress, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment of life, scarring, and the day-to-day effects of a lasting injury are common examples.
How they are proven
Medical records matter, but so do testimony, photographs, journals, work and family evidence, and specific examples showing how life changed after the injury.
This article provides general information, not legal advice. Laws and deadlines vary by jurisdiction and facts.