QUESTION 3
A claim for a loss of support arising from a motor vehicle accident is considered to be 'special damages'.
True
False
False
False. A claim for loss of support arising from a motor vehicle accident is considered to be 'general damages', not 'special damages'. Special damages typically refer to quantifiable financial losses such as medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages, while general damages are non-quantifiable losses like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of consortium.
To determine whether the statement is true or false, we need to understand what 'special damages' means in the context of a claim for a loss of support arising from a motor vehicle accident.
Special damages, also known as economic damages, refer to the measurable financial losses that a person may suffer as a result of an accident or injury. These damages are intended to compensate the individual for actual monetary losses they have incurred. Examples of special damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and any other financial costs directly related to the accident.
In the case of a claim for a loss of support arising from a motor vehicle accident, it typically involves seeking compensation for the financial support that was lost due to the death or disabling injury of a family member who provided financial assistance. This loss of support is considered a form of special damages as it represents a measurable economic loss.
Based on this understanding, the statement "A claim for a loss of support arising from a motor vehicle accident is considered to be 'special damages'" is TRUE.