On the other hand, noneconomic damages include recovery for things that are not as easily identifiable as economic, but this fact does not bar a plaintiff from seeking them. This includes mental and physical pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity as a result of their injuries, and other losses the plaintiff has incurred/will incur. This category is capped by Missouri law to $420,749 for non-catastrophic injuries and $736,310 for catastrophic injuries. The cap for noneconomic damages seems to be an ever-changing topic in the state legislature, which means that is important all the more important that you seek the help of a personal injury attorney with experience in dealing with pedestrian accident cases in St. Charles.