Which type of damages is used to compensate for special losses?

• A. Specific damages
• B. Compensatory damages
• C. Nominal damages
• D. Punitive damages

Answer: (A)

Special damages refer to losses that can be precisely quantified, like medical bills, repair costs, or lost wages. The type of damages used to compensate these exact, verifiable losses is specific damages. This fits because the amount can be itemized and proved, matching the nature of special losses.

Compensatory damages cover all losses from harm and include both general and special damages, so it’s the broader category rather than the specific type for special losses. Nominal damages are awarded when a wrong occurred but there’s little or no actual loss, and punitive damages aim to punish conduct rather than compensate for losses.