Illinois § 2-1115.2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-1115.2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-1115.2.
Economic and non-economic loss. In all actions on account of bodily injury, death, physical damage to property based on negligence, or a product liability action as defined in Section 2-2101, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) "Economic loss" or "economic damages" means all damages which are tangible, such as damages for past and future medical expenses, loss of income or earnings and other property loss. (b) "Non-economic loss" or "non-economic damages" means damages which are intangible, including but not limited to damages for pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement, loss of consortium, and loss of society. (c) "Compensatory damages" or "actual damages" are the sum of economic and non-economic damages. This amendatory Act of 1995 applies to causes of action filed on or after its effective date. (Source: P.A. 89-7, eff. 3-9-95.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2-1115.2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-1115.2 cover?
Section 2-1115.2 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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