die Folgeschäden
Translation
consequential damages, subsequent damages, aftereffects
Examples
Der Unfall verursachte schwere Folgeschäden.
The accident caused severe consequential damages.
Die Folgeschäden des Erdbebens sind enorm.
The subsequent damages from the earthquake are enormous.
Grammar Patterns
to cause consequential damages ((from sth.)) The accident caused severe consequential damages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nachwirkungen, Spätfolgen
Etymology
A compound of 'Folge' (consequence) and 'Schäden' (damages). It means 'damages that follow' an event.
Memory Tips
Picture a chain reaction: an event occurs, and then 'follow-damages' appear afterward.