A tort is a civil wrong for which the law provides a remedy in the form of damages. To recover for a tortious wrong, the plaintiff needs to prove that a duty that was owed to him or her, that the duty was breached, and that the breach directly caused damage. Damages can be assessed in the form of personal injury or economic losses. In order to be compensated for your damages, the court must be able to ascertain the value of the loss. If your damages are too speculative and would require guessing by the court or jury, you may not recover for such damages. If you have been damaged by someone else's tortious conduct, you should consult with an attorney who can help determine the value of your damages and chance of recovery.