What damages are available in a tire failure suit?

In a tire failure suit, the damages available depend on the circumstances of the case. Generally, the plaintiff (the person bringing the suit) is entitled to economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are out-of-pocket expenses that the plaintiff has incurred due to the tire failure. These can include medical bills, property damage, lost wages, lost benefits, costs of hiring someone to do tasks that the plaintiff would have been able to do if the tire had not failed, or other costs related to the tire failure. Non-economic damages are damages that don’t have a specific dollar amount associated with them. These can include pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, or other damages that do not fit the definition of economic damages. The plaintiff may be able to receive punitive damages, or damages intended to punish the defendant, in certain cases where the defendant’s conduct was especially egregious. These are usually monetary, though other forms of punishment may be available. The South Carolina courts will decide what damages the plaintiff is entitled to in a tire failure suit. The damages awarded will depend on the specifics of the case and the evidence presented.

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