Special Damages

Types of Special Damages

Special damages can include:

• Loss of earnings
• Pension loss
• Medical expenses
• Clothing and personal effects
• Costs of care
• Transport costs
• Aids and equipment
• Loss of domestic skills
• Accommodation costs

In road traffic accident cases, additional special damages can include:

• Cost of repairs or pre-accident value of vehicle (less its salvage value)
• Insurance policy excess payment/deduction
• Vehicle recovery and storage charges

Hire of a reasonable substitute, pending repair or replacement of the damaged vehicle.