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California personal injury law allows accident victims to recover three categories of damages: economic damages (financial losses), non-economic damages (pain and suffering), and in rare cases, punitive damages. Understanding every type of compensation available to you is critical — insurance companies count on victims not knowing the full scope of what they can claim. This guide breaks down each damage type with real examples so you know exactly what your case may be worth. Contact Sky Law Group at (844) 475-9529 for a free case evaluation. Economic Damages: Your Measurable Financial Losses Economic damages (also called “special damages”) are the quantifiable financial losses you have suffered because of the accident. These damages are supported by documentation — bills, receipts, pay stubs, and expert calculations. There is no cap on economic damages in California personal injury cases. Past and Current Medical Expenses Every medical cost related to your injuries is recoverable, including emergency room visits and ambulance fees, hospital stays and surgical procedures, doctor visits and specialist consultations, prescription medications, physical therapy and rehabilitation, chiropractic treatment, mental health counseling and therapy, diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans), medical devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetics, and in-home nursing care. It is essential to keep every medical bill and receipt. Even co-pays and out-of-pocket costs count toward your damages. If your health insurance paid for treatment, you may still claim the full value of the medical services under the California “collateral source rule,” which prevents the defendant from reducing your damages […]