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Compensation |
To put someone in the position that they would be in if you had not injured them |
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Four Types of Tort Damages |
1. General Damages 2. Special Damages 3. Punitive Damages 4. Nominal Damages |
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Types of General Tort Damages (4) |
Lost Income Pain and Suffering Future Lost Income Trauma |
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Type of Special Tort Damages |
Out of pocket expenses Ex. Ambulance fee, medical costs, physio, taxi rides to physio, treatments |
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Punitive Damages |
Also called Exemplary Damages
Court orders punitive damages to teach a lesson (make an example) |
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Nominal Damages |
Suing for the principle. Ask the court for a dollar. For a symbolic win or if court believes that it's not worth anything else. |
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In general what is the purpose of torts? |
1. Compensate the person who's injured 2. They punish the person who does the bad thing 3. Changes behaviour in society |
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Can you sue your boss? Why or why not? |
No. Injuries on the job are directed through WCB. For stability: the money will be there but you will never get the 'big win' |
