"Eric worked very hard for us and the result was more than we could have hoped for."
- Dennis T.

$6.3 million dollar verdict for an auto accident resulting in paraplegia.

"Mr. Canter immediately put me at ease with his professionalism and knowledge."
- Rosaland G.

$800,000 medical malpractice settlement - improper care of newborn.

"..a big thank you for being such a great lawyer for me."
- Evelyn B.

"Eric Canter was strictly an amazing lawyer."
- Geraldine J.

$750,000.000 settlement, toddler's crushed hand in an auto accident.

Compensatory Damages

If someone is injured through the careless or negligent actions of another person or organization, sometimes the victim chooses to take legal action. The financial compensation that can be awarded in a personal injury case is known as damages. Damages can be awarded to cover the cost of emergency medical bills, ongoing health care costs, time lost from work, pain and suffering, property damage, and more.

What Are Compensatory Damages?

Compensatory damages, also known as actual damages, are the most common type of damages received in a personal injury case. Compensatory damages include:

Special damages. These cover the cost of financial losses directly connected to the accident or injury, including medical bills, lost wages, property loss, and the costs of other directly-related services.

General damages. These are provided to help compensate victims for the non-financial aspects of their losses. General damages are awarded in response to pain and suffering, loss of companionship, loss of reputation, or other related losses.

Hedonic damages. These are a type of general damages that are given in compensation for a decreased ability to enjoy or live life as before the accident.

A person who has been injured in an accident may be able to pursue legal action to get help covering the costs related to his or her injury and suffering.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you may qualify to receive certain damages from the party at fault for your losses. To learn more, contact the of the Law Office of Eric G. Canter, P.A. by calling 866-529-0022.