{"id":25812,"date":"2020-01-29T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T13:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rhinolawyers.com\/?p=25812"},"modified":"2026-05-27T16:37:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:37:44","slug":"what-compensatory-damages-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.rhinolawyers.com\/es\/what-compensatory-damages-cover\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT COMPENSATORY DAMAGES COVER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After being injured in an accident, there are basically two forms of compensatory damages: economic and non-economic. Furthermore, these damages provide auto accident victims with compensation to help them recoup losses from the accident. So, for additional info on what compensation you&#8217;ll eligible for, contact a Tampa auto accident attorney.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding Compensatory Damages<\/h2>\n<p>First, when seeking compensation for an auto accident, <a href=\"https:\/\/legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com\/Compensatory+Damages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">compensatory damages<\/a> are commonly awarded to the injured person. Thus, this compensation helps the individual make up for losses suffered from the accident. The most common compensation for damages are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current and projected medical bills<\/li>\n<li>Pain and suffering<\/li>\n<li>Emotional trauma<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages, both current and projected<\/li>\n<li>Loss of enjoyment of life<\/li>\n<li>Damaged relationships<\/li>\n<li>Property damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Punitive Damages vs Compensatory Damages<\/h2>\n<p>Secondly, though compensatory damages are more common, you could receive punitive damages in a personal injury case. However, not all auto injury settlements will include punitive damages. Additionally, judges award punitive damages to punish the gross negligence of the defendant. Some punitive damages awarded are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Court reporter fees<\/li>\n<li>Costs of exhibits<\/li>\n<li>Reproduction fee<\/li>\n<li>Fees charged by legal professionals<\/li>\n<li>Miscellaneous expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Compensation Limitations<\/h2>\n<p>Currently, the state of Florida does not limit compensatory damages. However, there are limits to punitive damages to keep damages from becoming excessive. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.73.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Punitive damages<\/a> may not exceed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Three times the amount of compensatory damages awarded.<\/li>\n<li>Or $500,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>CONTACTO<\/h2>\n<p>After an automobile accident, you may not know what to do or who to call. Don\u2019t struggle through the process alone. Lastly, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.rhinolawyers.com\/es\/meet-your-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">equipo de lesiones personales<\/a> is here to help you with any legal needs you might have regarding your <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.rhinolawyers.com\/es\/practice-areas\/florida-car-accident-lawyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">car<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.rhinolawyers.com\/es\/practice-areas\/florida-motorcycle-accident-lawyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">motorcycle<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.rhinolawyers.com\/es\/practice-areas\/florida-trucking-accident-lawyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trucking<\/a> accident.<\/p>\n<p>Let the Tampa auto accident attorneys at <strong>RHINO Lawyers<\/strong>\u00a0answer your questions and review the facts of your case with a Free Consultation. Get started by completing the \u201c<a href=\"\/es\/#contactform\">Free Instant Case Evaluation<\/a>\u201d or by calling us any time, day or night, at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:844-329-3491\">844.329.3491<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After being injured in an accident, there are basically two forms of compensatory damages: economic and non-economic. Furthermore, these damages provide auto accident victims with compensation to help them recoup losses from the accident. So, for additional info on what compensation you&#8217;ll eligible for, contact a Tampa auto accident attorney. 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