Philiadelphia, PA personal injury attorney Leon Aussprung M.D., ESQ. talks about the kind of damages might that be awarded in a brain or spinal cord injury case. In cases involving damages, awards generally fall into two categories: economic and non-economic. Economic damages include compensation for lost wages, covering both past income and future earnings individuals are unable to obtain due to injury. Medical expenses, both past and future, are also a major component of economic damages. Experts in rehabilitation, life care planning, and economics are often essential to accurately calculate the lifetime cost of necessary medical care.

Non-economic damages primarily address pain and suffering, recognizing the long-term physical and emotional impact on the injured party. Additionally, parents may receive loss of consortium damages for the effect on their relationship with their children, while spouses may claim consortium damages for changes in the marital relationship. These non-economic damages reflect the broader consequences of injury beyond measurable financial loss.