What types of damages can those affected claim?
Depending on the circumstances, individuals or companies that were affected by the socio-environmental disaster in Maceió can claim compensation for various types of damage. Below are some examples:
- People who have moved because of the poor conditions in their neighborhoods;
- Temporary or permanent loss of access to places of education;
- Damage to physical and mental health as a result of the socio-environmental disaster;
- Loss of revenue from businesses that have had to close their doors or suffered from a decline in customers;
- Loss of income for employees of businesses that had to close;
- Worsening access to public services such as transport, leisure, hospitals and security;
- Loss of access to places of religion and faith (churches, temples and others);
- Owners who have properties that have suffered real estate losses;
- Losses of celebrations, festivals and typical events that used to take place, but have lost their place of custom and ceased to exist;
- And many other examples.
*Remember: the damages listed above are just examples. The damages of each individual or company will be assessed individually.
