21-3A-1. Definition of terms.

Terms used in this chapter, mean:

(1)    "Bodily injury," any bodily harm, sickness, disease, or death;

(2)    "Economic loss," any pecuniary harm for which damages are recoverable;

(3)    "Future damages," any damages arising from bodily injury which the trier of fact finds will accrue after the damages findings are made;

(4)    "Noneconomic loss," any nonpecuniary harm for which damages are recoverable, but the term does not include punitive or exemplary damages;

(5)    "Past damages," any damages that have accrued when the damages findings are made, including any punitive or exemplary damages allowed by law; and

(6)    "Qualified insurer," any insurer, self-insurer, plan, or arrangement approved pursuant to § 21-3A-12.

Source: SL 1986, ch 163, § 1.