Tag: general damages

As a result of a car accident in Alberta, your Edmonton personal injury lawyer will determine general damages for your injury claim. General damages in a personal injury claim are awarded to compensate for losses that are difficult to quantify financially, such as pain and suffering, mental distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. General damages are also known as non-pecuniary damages. General damages are different and separate from special damages or pecuniary damages, which cover quantifiable economic losses like medical expenses and lost wages. The pecuniary damages are usually easily documented with receipts and letters from your employer. General damages are more complicated and you need expert personal injury lawyer to fight for fair compensation for your injury claim.