Damages paid to compensate victims for losses caused by the torts of the perpetrator. Such losses include out-of-pocket expenses; loss of income; expenses such as medical bills, therapy, and funeral costs; loss of present and future earning capacity; conscious pain and suffering; financial support; and “consortium,” the loss of the affection and society of loved ones. (http://www.ovc.gov/library/glossary.html)
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