Types of Damages

Non-Economic Damages

Compensation for intangible losses that don't have a specific dollar value, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

In Personal Injury Cases

Non-economic damages can often exceed economic damages in serious injury cases. There is no cap on non-economic damages in most California personal injury cases.

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Related Legal Terms

Pain and Suffering

Physical pain and emotional distress experienced as a result of an injury, compensable as non-economic damages.

Emotional Distress

Mental suffering, anguish, or psychological harm caused by another's conduct.

Loss of Consortium

A claim by the spouse or family member of an injured person for the loss of companionship, affection, and assistance resulting from the injury.

General Damages

Another term for non-economic damages—intangible losses without specific dollar amounts.

More Types of Damages Terms

Damages Compensatory Damages Economic Damages Punitive Damages Pain and Suffering Loss of Consortium

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