Non-economic damages, often referred to as general damages, are those that do not have a price tag attached to them. The statutes provide for general damages in an attempt to make you whole again.
However, in most cases, general damages are for long-term or permanent injuries and may include:
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of companionship
Loss of consortium
Loss of use of a body part
Loss of a bodily function, such as your eyesight
Inconvenience
Disfigurement