die Folgeschäden
Translation
consequential damage, subsequent damage, after-effects
Examples
Der Unfall verursachte schwere Folgeschäden.
The accident caused severe consequential damage.
Die Folgeschäden des Erdbebens sind enorm.
The subsequent damage from the earthquake is enormous.
Grammar Patterns
to cause consequential damage ((from sth.)) The accident caused severe consequential damage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nachwirkungen, Spätfolgen
Etymology
From 'Folge' (consequence) + 'Schäden' (damages, plural). Literally 'consequence damages'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'follow-damage'. The 'damage' that 'follows' an initial event.