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.
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.
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