An assault victim sues the person who assaulted her.The court awards her $10,000 to pay for her actual medical expenses,to compensate her for time missed from work,and to compensate her for her pain.The $10,000 is an example of what type of damages?

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A)Compensatory damages are awarded to make the plaintiff whole again.They are
an amount equivalent to losses caused by the tort,including compensation for pain and suffering,but not compensation for attorney fees.
B)Compensatory damages are awarded to make the plaintiff whole again.They are an amount equivalent to losses caused by the tort,including compensation for pain and suffering,but not compensation for attorney fees.
C)Compensatory damages are awarded to make the plaintiff whole again.They are an amount equivalent to losses caused by the tort,including compensation for pain and suffering,but not compensation for attorney fees.
D)Compensatory damages are awarded to make the plaintiff whole again.They are an amount equivalent to losses caused by the tort,including compensation for pain and suffering,but not compensation for attorney fees.
E)Compensatory damages are awarded to make the plaintiff whole again.They are an amount equivalent to losses caused by the tort,including compensation for pain and suffering,but not compensation for attorney fees.

An Assault Victim Sues the Person Who Assaulted Her