Non-pecuniary damage awards by juries and prior sexual activity cross examination

This week on Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan: Non-pecuniary damages are compensation for personal injury losses that have not required the outlay of money. The purpose is to compensate injured people for pain, suffering, disability, inconvenience, and loss of enjoyment of life. They are also referred to as compensation for pain and suffering. Such damages are distinct from pecuniary damages for things such as lost income, the cost of care or special damages for things like the cost ...