What Damages May Be Recoverable In Aviation Accident Cases?

A: Damages depend on the specific situation. In most cases injured persons, still living, may be able to recover damages for: medical expenses (past and future), wage loss (past and future), pain and suffering (past and future), and in rare cases punitive damages . Family members of persons that do not survive an accident may be entitled to recover: full compensation for their economic losses that result from the person's death, emotional distress damages, and possibly punitive damages.