What are compensatory damages in a Florida child injury claim?
Compensatory damages in a Florida child injury claim are intended to compensate for injuries and losses suffered as the result of someone else’s negligence. Filing a Florida child injury claim can be a complicated process, which is why you should first consult with a Tampa child injury attorney to help determine whether you have a valid claim and which types of compensation to ask for through the claim. Economic Compensatory Damages Economic compensatory damages are fairly easy to determine. These are costs and expenses that have a set monetary value. An example of economic compensatory damages is medical bills incurred while treating your child’s injury. This can include treatment, therapy, surgery and rehabilitation. Other types of economic damages may include your lost wages from any time you had to miss work in order to care for your injured child as well as the costs of your child’s medical devices, medications, and so on. Noneconomic Compensatory Damages Noneconomic compensatory
