Which type of damages is commonly sought in intentional tort cases to compensate for losses?

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Which type of damages is commonly sought in intentional tort cases to compensate for losses?

Compensatory damages are intended to make the plaintiff whole by reimbursing actual losses caused by the intentional tort. They cover economic costs like medical bills, lost wages, and property repair, as well as non-economic harms such as pain and suffering or emotional distress. In most intentional-tort cases, this is the type of damages people seek to address the harm suffered and restore them financially. Nominal damages are small amounts awarded when a tort has occurred but there’s little or no actual loss to compensate. Punitive damages, on the other hand, are meant to punish and deter especially egregious conduct and may be awarded in addition to compensatory damages in some cases. Treble damages are statutory multipliers used in particular contexts, not a general feature of ordinary tort actions.

Compensatory damages are intended to make the plaintiff whole by reimbursing actual losses caused by the intentional tort. They cover economic costs like medical bills, lost wages, and property repair, as well as non-economic harms such as pain and suffering or emotional distress. In most intentional-tort cases, this is the type of damages people seek to address the harm suffered and restore them financially.

Nominal damages are small amounts awarded when a tort has occurred but there’s little or no actual loss to compensate. Punitive damages, on the other hand, are meant to punish and deter especially egregious conduct and may be awarded in addition to compensatory damages in some cases. Treble damages are statutory multipliers used in particular contexts, not a general feature of ordinary tort actions.

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