A personal injury legal claim ordinarily seeks both economic and non-economic damages. In Georgia, economic damages are referred to as special damages and include medical and other costs stemming from an accident, as well as lost wages from missing work.
Depending on the circumstances, damages may account for past and future medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and other financial losses.In Georgia, non-economic damages are called general damages. These include categories such as pain and suffering. These damages compensate for losses that do not have a straightforward dollar value.
