claim damages

Example Sentences

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Unlike most states, New York lets individuals claim damages for injuries and vehicle damage from their insurer no matter who’s to blame for an accident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

It means they can claim damages under the 2011 Act for the "distress, grief and loss of society" caused to them by Mr Crozier's death.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Under the state Unruh Civil Rights Act, plaintiffs can claim damages of at least $4,000 per visit to the business, plus attorney’s fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

Under EU rules, passengers can claim damages if their flights are cancelled less than 14 days before departure or arrive more than three hours late or if they are denied boarding because of overbooking.

From Reuters • Dec. 21, 2021

She had never instructed anybody to claim damages in her life, either from the Wagrams or anyone else.

From The Red Derelict by Mitford, Bertram