Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 21-3A-1 - Definition of terms Terms used in this chapter, mean:
(1) "Bodily injury," any bodily harm, sickness, disease, or death;(2) "Economic loss," any pecuniary harm for which damages are recoverable;(3) "Future damages," any damages arising from bodily injury which the trier of fact finds will accrue after the damages findings are made;(4) "Noneconomic loss," any nonpecuniary harm for which damages are recoverable, but the term does not include punitive or exemplary damages;(5) "Past damages," any damages that have accrued when the damages findings are made, including any punitive or exemplary damages allowed by law; and(6) "Qualified insurer," any insurer, self-insurer, plan, or arrangement approved pursuant to § 21-3A-12.