9.04 Damages is a legal term in the United States that refers to a type of compensation awarded to a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit. It is the amount that is awarded to a plaintiff for the losses that they have suffered due to the defendant’s wrongful or negligent actions. There are two main types of 9.04 Damages: compensatory damages and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are awarded to cover the plaintiff’s financial losses, such as medical bills and lost wages as a result of the defendant’s actions. Punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant for their conduct and to deter similar conduct in the future.