Which Type Of Damages Claim Is Larger In A Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Which is bigger in a personal-injury case—special or general damages? It's personal, says Pierce County, Washington attorney Spencer Freeman. Special damages matter because the client shouldn't be out-of-pocket for someone else's fault. But general damages—pain and suffering—can be substantial too; even a soft-tissue back injury can disrupt daily life, and surgery-level injuries far more.
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Answered by Spencer Freeman · Pierce County, WA
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— why which damages loom larger is a personal question
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Which damages are bigger—special or general?
It's a personal question—special damages matter because the client shouldn't be out-of-pocket for someone else's fault, but general damages for pain and suffering can be substantial too, since even a soft-tissue back injury can disrupt daily life and surgery-level injuries far more.
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