Damages are generally calculated based on the intensity of damages, the circumstances of the incident, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Below are the factors that are usually considered:
- Medical expenses
- Estimated future costs of medical treatment
- Past lost wages or income
- Emotional distress
- Pain and suffering
- Future lost wages or income
- Costs to repair or replace damaged property
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Funeral expenses, in wrongful death cases
- Punitive damages, if the damaging act was particularly bad or intentional