Compensatory Damages

Compensatory damages are a type of monetary compensation awarded in legal cases to cover losses or injuries suffered by a person due to someone else's actions. These damages aim to restore the affected party to the financial position they were in before the incident occurred. Compensatory damages can include costs for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and emotional distress. Essentially, they are meant to compensate the victim for their actual losses, ensuring they are fairly reimbursed for the impact of the wrongdoing.