Damages in a Personal Injury Case
Click Start to review examples of the three types of damages and practice identifying them.
Start!
Economic Damages
WHAT WOULD YOU DOCUMENT?
Economic damages are financial losses that can be calculated and supported with records. These losses are typically documented using bills, invoices, or wage records included in the case file. Examples include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Vehicle or property repairs
Review the card, then flip it to select the items you would request documentation for during intake or follow-up.
Ability to attend to the interlocutor consciously and fully, understanding both what they say and what they mean.
As you review these examples, think about which losses would need documentation to support the claim.
Non-Economic Damages
WHAT WOULD YOU DOCUMENT?
Ability to plan and execute tasks efficiently, prioritizing important matters.
Non-Economic Damages Non-economic damages describe how an injury affects a client’s daily life and well-being. These losses are not shown on a bill or invoice, but they still must be clearly documented to support the claim. Examples include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Review the examples listed and think about what information would help document these impacts during intake or follow-up.
As you review these examples, think about what information would help show how the injury affected the client’s daily life.
Punitive Damages
WHAT WOULD YOU DOCUMENT?
Punitive damages are rare and apply only in cases involving extreme or reckless conduct. Attorneys decide whether punitive damages apply. Your role is to document facts accurately so they can make that determination. Review the card, then flip it to select the information that helps show how the injury affected the client’s daily life.
Joint work towards a common goal, sharing responsibilities and achievements.
Which information could help an attorney evaluate whether punitive damages may apply?
Congratulations
You have completed Damages in a Personal Injury Case!
We hope this lesson helped you better understand how damages tell the story of a client’s loss, both financial and personal. Your role in identifying, documenting, and communicating these details ensures each claim reflects the full impact of the injury. Remember, every case offers an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned and continue strengthening your expertise in personal injury law.
Damages in a Personal Injury Case
Jonetta Roquemore
Created on October 20, 2025
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
View
Microcourse: Team Cybersecurity
View
Microcourse: Key Skills for the Professional Environment
View
Microcourse: Introduction to HTML
View
The Meeting Microlearning
View
The Meeting Microlearning Mobile
View
Isometric video mobile
View
Circles video mobile
Explore all templates
Transcript
Damages in a Personal Injury Case
Click Start to review examples of the three types of damages and practice identifying them.
Start!
Economic Damages
WHAT WOULD YOU DOCUMENT?
Economic damages are financial losses that can be calculated and supported with records. These losses are typically documented using bills, invoices, or wage records included in the case file. Examples include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Vehicle or property repairs
Review the card, then flip it to select the items you would request documentation for during intake or follow-up.Ability to attend to the interlocutor consciously and fully, understanding both what they say and what they mean.
As you review these examples, think about which losses would need documentation to support the claim.
Non-Economic Damages
WHAT WOULD YOU DOCUMENT?
Ability to plan and execute tasks efficiently, prioritizing important matters.
Non-Economic Damages Non-economic damages describe how an injury affects a client’s daily life and well-being. These losses are not shown on a bill or invoice, but they still must be clearly documented to support the claim. Examples include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Review the examples listed and think about what information would help document these impacts during intake or follow-up.As you review these examples, think about what information would help show how the injury affected the client’s daily life.
Punitive Damages
WHAT WOULD YOU DOCUMENT?
Punitive damages are rare and apply only in cases involving extreme or reckless conduct. Attorneys decide whether punitive damages apply. Your role is to document facts accurately so they can make that determination. Review the card, then flip it to select the information that helps show how the injury affected the client’s daily life.
Joint work towards a common goal, sharing responsibilities and achievements.
Which information could help an attorney evaluate whether punitive damages may apply?
Congratulations
You have completed Damages in a Personal Injury Case!
We hope this lesson helped you better understand how damages tell the story of a client’s loss, both financial and personal. Your role in identifying, documenting, and communicating these details ensures each claim reflects the full impact of the injury. Remember, every case offers an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned and continue strengthening your expertise in personal injury law.