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What are "Special Damages" ?
This is compensation for money you have had to pay out pre-trial and have lost because of the accident / injury / illness, and which you can put a figure on.
Examples are money spent on travel, prescription fees, buying special equipment, damage to property, insurance excess etc.
For more information see Special Damages definition.
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