Question

Modern Railways Co. operates a cargo railroad service between New York and Boston. A train owned by Modern Railways derails due to a rare maintenance problem. The train collides with a delivery truck owned by CraftCo, shattering $100,000 worth of porcelain inside. If CraftCo sues Modern Railways Co. for negligence, CraftCo may be able to recover:
a. punitive damages.b. general damages.c. singular damages.d. special damages.

Answer 1

Answer: Special damages

Explanation: In simple words, special damages refers to the claim made by the injured person for the losses he or she suffered due to negligence of duty by the defendant.

In the given case, the train that is owned by the modern railways collided with a truck owned by craft co resulting in a loss of $100,000 of the former.

Hence if Craft co proves that the accident happened due to the negligence from the side of modern railways then they can claim special damages.