What are Damages?
In Texas civil cases, a party who suffers loss or harm due to negligent actions of another party may be entitled to monetary compensation, or damages.[1] The purpose of damages in a lawsuit are to make the injured party financially “whole” or help them return to their pre-incident state.[2] If the court finds a plaintiff presented sufficient evidence of compensable damages, the person or company at fault for the accident will be responsible for the payout. Damages under Texas law are codified in Section 41.001 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.[3]