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Damages is a word used by lawyers. It describes the amount of money that might be recovered during a lawsuit. There are other ways to describe this word. You'll find that it can include the following:
- Non-economic damages are permanent. They might include disability, scars, pain and suffering. It could also include emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life's pleasures, physical injuries and more.
- Economic damages include lost profit, out-of-pocket costs and expenses, lost wages and more.
Though there are different types of damages, the word essentially means the same thing. Damages are things, physical or mental, that are lost and can't be recovered during a lawsuit. To learn more, contact our lawyer.
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