Lyn is injured when a part of a building ledge breaks free and strikes her. If Lyn brings a successful tort action against the building's owner, she may be awarded special damages to compensate her for
A) monetary losses, such as medical expenses.
B) nonmonetary aspects of the harm suffered, such as pain and suffering.
C) egregious or reprehensible conduct by the defendant.
D) all of the choices.

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Special damages are a type of compensation awarded specifically for monetary losses incurred as a result of an injury or harm, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. Nonmonetary damages, such as pain and suffering, fall under the category of general damages. Egregious or reprehensible conduct by the defendant may lead to punitive damages, which are awarded to punish the defendant rather than compensate the plaintiff. However, the question only asks about special damages, which are awarded to compensate for monetary losses. Therefore, the best answer is A.

Lyn Is Injured When a Part of a Building Ledge