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For most types of personal injury cases, there is no upper limit on the amount of punitive damages that may be awarded. However, for injury claims based on medical malpractice, any imposed award of punitive damages is generally limited to an amount no greater than 200 percent of the compensatory damages.

In most personal injury cases, the claim for special damages covers prescription charges, travel to appointments and some loss of wages. If it can be proved that your injury left you unable to work, and you lost earnings as a result, the special damages you will get include lost earnings.

If you choose to proceed with your claim without an attorney, you will need to gather evidence, estimate your damages, file the claim, and negotiate with the insurance company for a settlement. You can review resources from the California Department of Insurance to help you start the process.

General damages are those which can't easily be calculated, they consist of: Damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity. This is intended to compensate for the physical and/or mental pain as caused by the injury. This can also include loss of enjoyment for life, or inability to perform certain everyday tasks.

Compensatory Damages These damages are specifically meant to reimburse an individual for their injury or injuries. This can include any actual damages and general damages.

In California, a personal injury claim is a lawsuit. An injured person (the plaintiff) files the claim against the party who caused the injury (the defendant) through their negligence. This lawsuit generally will seek compensation from the defendant to account for the harms the plaintiff suffered.