Depending on the legal basis, the claimant normally needs to prove the breach, the loss, causation and any other conditions of liability. The precise burden depends on the type of case.
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Damages and Compensation Claims in Georgia
A damages claim must connect the wrongful act, the loss and causation with evidence that can be presented convincingly. We analyse liability, quantify the claim where possible and decide what documents, expert material or interim steps are needed before proceedings.
Amount of loss
Identifying the economic loss or other legally relevant harm that can be evidenced.
Causation
Checking whether the claimed loss is linked to the specific breach and what evidence supports that connection.
Liability
Assessing contractual, tortious or other legal grounds and the objections likely to be raised.
How we prepare a damages claim
- Claims arising from breach of contract
- Property damage and loss of income
- Non-pecuniary damage where the law permits it
- Disputes involving damaged property
- Loss caused by professional error or defective services
- Assessment of evidence and expert input
- Pre-litigation demand and negotiation
- Court claim and representation
The amount must be explained, not simply stated
A high figure does not make a claim stronger. We identify how the loss arose, how the amount can be proved and whether it could reasonably have been avoided. Depending on the matter, invoices, banking records, market data, expert evidence and other documents may be used.
The legal basis for liability varies
Loss may result from breach of contract, damage to property, infringement of a personal right or another civil-law relationship. The facts that must be proved, and the defences available to the other side, differ in each category.
Non-pecuniary damage is not automatic
Compensation for non-pecuniary harm depends on a legal basis recognised by law. We do not add such a claim mechanically to every civil dispute; we first check whether the particular right and facts support it.
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Practical questions about compensation claims
What must be proved to recover compensation?
How is property or financial loss calculated?
The calculation should be tied to an actual loss and supporting material, such as repair costs, lost income, market value or other economic indicators relevant to the case.
Can non-pecuniary or moral damage be claimed?
In some circumstances, yes, where the law provides a basis. Whether the claim is available and how the amount is justified depend on the right affected and the facts.
Is an expert report always necessary?
No. Expert evidence is particularly useful where the dispute concerns a technical cause, extent of damage, value or another matter requiring specialist knowledge.
Can compensation be agreed without court proceedings?
Yes. A properly supported calculation and liability analysis can provide a real basis for settlement. Any agreement should state the amount, deadline and final status of the parties’ claims clearly.
Do you have a loss you want to recover?
Send a short chronology and the documents showing the loss. We will assess the basis of liability, the evidence and the right form of claim.
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