In negligence cases, damages are compensation awarded to the victim for the injury or loss caused by the wrongful action of another party. Victims may be entitled to economic damages for verifiable monetary losses such as past or future medical expenses, household services, property damages, lost wages, or lost future earning capacity. Non-economic damages may also be awarded for non-monetary losses including pain and suffering, emotional distress, inconvenience, loss of consortium, loss of companionship, or loss of enjoyment.