Personal injury law divides compensation into two groups: general damages and special damages. General damages can also be called "non-economic" damages, and special damages can be called "economic."
General damages are meant to compensate the victim for noneconomic losses. Unfortunately, they tend to be much harder to value due to their subjective nature. This includes compensation for any pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, lost companionship, disfigurement, and any other underlying harm endured.
Special damages, on the other hand, can be quantified based on a dollar amount. These losses include medical treatment, lost wages, lost earning capacity, property damage, and other monetary losses resulting from the accident.