General damages
Compensation for non-financial harm such as pain, suffering, loss of amenities, disfigurement, or emotional impact in a qualifying injury claim.
Definition
In RAF matters, general damages are treated differently from medical expenses or income loss because the injury usually has to be assessed as serious before this part of the claim can be considered. The practical review should check the accident facts, medical records, RAF 4 serious injury assessment, expert reports, scarring or disability evidence, and whether the claimed harm is supported by reliable medical information.
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Compensation for non-financial harm such as pain, suffering, loss of amenities, disfigurement, or emotional impact in a qualifying injury claim.
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What does General damages mean?
Compensation for non-financial harm such as pain, suffering, loss of amenities, disfigurement, or emotional impact in a qualifying injury claim.
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