There are two types of damages known as General Damages and Special Damages.

General Damages are awarded to compensate you for your pain and suffering and non financial losses arising from the injury. General Damages are assessed by comparing the awards made by Judges in similar circumstances with similar injuries but every case is looked at individually to ensure that the maximum award is obtained.

Special Damages are the sums which can be quantified specifically such as loss of earnings however documentary evidence of all losses will be required so receipts etc must be retained.