Non-Economic Damages
/ˌnɒn ɪˈkɑːnəmɪk ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Monetary compensation awarded for intangible harms such as pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life, rather than for financial losses.
The jury awarded non-economic damages to compensate the plaintiff's emotional suffering after the accident.
Forms
- non-economic damage
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Commentary
Non-economic damages are inherently subjective and often require careful jury instructions to ensure appropriate valuation.
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