There are two different damages following an accident: economic damages and noneconomic damages.nEconomic damages refer to compensation for monetary losses, including:n●tMedical care: Costs of surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitation, ongoing medical care, and assistance devices can be easily tallied.n●tLost wages: Some people may not be able to return to work following a crash, or they cannot work in the same capacity as before.nNoneconomic damages are more difficult to estimate because they are subjective. Noneconomic damages include: n●tPain and suffering: This refers to the physical and mental anguish that the plaintiff experiences because of their injury.n●tLoss of consortium: A car accident can have a significant affect on a spouse and their marriage. Loss of consortium compensates for the damage that the injury has caused on that spouse and their marital relationship.n