TYPES OF DAMAGES IN TEXAS

Damages can be categorized as two types:

Compensatory, which are economic and non-economic damages meant to reimburse you for all expenses and costs associated with the injury.

Punitive, which are damages meant to punish the wrongdoer for their reckless or malicious actions or inaction.

Compensatory damages are the most common and are typically available in most personal injury and wrongful death claims. The amount and extent of compensatory damages, especially with regard to non-economic damages, depends on the extent and nature of the injury and the impact that injury has on the victim’s quality of life or the lives of the victim’s family. Punitive damages, on the other hand, are rare and often limited when available.