What are “noneconomic damages” in a wrongful death case?

What are “noneconomic damages” in a wrongful death case?

Noneconomic damages are the non-financial losses that result from a loved one’s death. In Georgia wrongful death cases, these can include:

• Pain and suffering experienced by the deceased before death
• Loss of consortium — the loss of companionship, love, and support suffered by a spouse
• Loss of society and relationships suffered by surviving children or parents
• Emotional distress of surviving family members

These damages are separate from economic damages like lost wages, medical bills, and funeral expenses, which are not subject to caps.