personal injury recovery
In tort law, personal injury recovery constitutes compensation for economic and non-economic damages inflicted as a result of another’s negligence . Common types of damages for which an individual may receive such compensation include pain and suffering , medical expenses, impairment, as well as lost wages and earning capacity. Punitive damages may also be awarded—generally in cases of extreme recklessness, although specific grounds vary by state .
[Last reviewed in August of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team ]
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