Definitions

The Plaintiff is the party who initiates a lawsuit seeking a legal remedy before the court for injury or loss caused by another.

A Defendant is the party who is required to answer the claim of a plaintiff in a civil court.

In law, Damages refer to the money paid or awarded to a plaintiff following a successful claim in a civil action.

Compensatory Damages or Actual Damages are paid to compensate the plaintiff for loss, injury or harm caused by another's breach of duty.

Punitive Damages are awarded in order to deter the defendant from repeating the action or lack thereof resulting in loss to the Plaintiff.

Pain and Suffering is the legal term for the physical and emotional stress caused by an injury.