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General Damages
When you are injured as a result of an accident you may be entitled to recover compensation for your pain & suffering and ‘loss of amenity’ (PSLA). Compensation recovered for your PSLA is known as general damages. General damages for personal injury cases are goverened by the figures published annually by the Judicial Studies Board (JSB). There are known as the JSB Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages
Special Damages
In addition to compensation for your PSLA, you may also be awarded compensation for any direct financial loss as a result of your injury. Compensation recovered for your financial loss is known as special damages which may include any of the following:
Loss of earnings whilst injured
Prescription charges and medical costs
Property damage
Insurance excess
Damage to Vehicle
Special care aids and equipment
Adapted transport
Car hire
Travel expenses
Cost of assistance
Costs of care
Adapted accommodation
Therapy
Out of pocket expenses
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