remedies

• what is the aim of compensatory damages?

  the aim is to place the claimant in the position they were in before the tort had occurred
• what are pecuniary damages?


  these are given under monetary terms for example loss of earnings
• what are non-pecuniary damages?

  these are given for pain and suffering or change in lifestyle
• what are special damages?

  these are calculated up to the date of the trial and can be given for loss of earnings etc
• what are general damages?


  these are given after the trial for things like pain loss of enjoyment and loss of future earnings
• what is a lump sum?

  this means that damages are paid in one go and the claimant cant come back for more
• what are structured settlements?

  This means that damages are paid at regular intervals for years. the amount can be amended and discussed
• what is an injunction?


  a court order to stop a specific action or type of behaviour
• what is mitigation of loss?


  the claimant has to keep their loss at a reasonable level. for example, you cant claim for private medical treatment if it is available on the NHS