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Compensatory Damages

Meaning

Within the context of health and wellness, particularly concerning clinical negligence or failure to provide a standard of care, compensatory damages represent the financial award intended to cover the actual loss or injury sustained by an individual. These damages are designed to make the injured party whole, encompassing tangible economic losses such as medical expenses, lost wages due to illness, and the cost of necessary rehabilitative therapies. Non-economic components, like pain and suffering resulting from a preventable decline in hormonal health, are also included in this clinical-legal framework.