Pecuniary Damages

We will first focus on damages designed to make the plaintiff whole--so-called pecuniary damages. These most often include lost wages and medical expenses (both past and present). We will also consider the more controversial category of damages for pain and suffering. What are the challenges inherent in calculating these kinds of damages?

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