Tennessee § 29-39-101 - Chapter definitions.

§ 29-39-101. Chapter definitions.

When used in this chapter, the following words, shall have the meanings set forth below, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Economic damages” means damages, to the extent they are provided by applicable law, for: objectively verifiable pecuniary damages arising from medical expenses and medical care, rehabilitation services, mental health treatment, custodial care, loss of earnings and earning capacity, loss of income, burial costs, loss of use of property, repair or replacement of property, obtaining substitute domestic services, loss of employment, loss of business or employment opportunities, and other objectively verifiable monetary losses; “Noneconomic damages” means damages, to the extent they are provided by applicable law, for: physical and emotional pain; suffering; inconvenience; physical impairment; disfigurement; mental anguish; emotional distress; loss of society, companionship, and consortium; injury to reputation; humiliation; noneconomic effects of disability, including loss of enjoyment of normal activities, benefits and pleasures of life and loss of mental or physical health, well-being or bodily functions; and all other nonpecuniary losses of any kind or nature. Acts 2011, ch. 510, § 10. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2011, ch. 510, § 1 provided that the act shall be known and cited as the “Tennessee Civil Justice Act of 2011.” Acts 2011, ch. 510, § 24 provided that the act, which enacted this chapter, shall apply to all liability actions for injuries, deaths and losses covered by this act which accrue on or after October 1, 2011. Attorney General Opinions. Healthcare liability actions under the Tennessee Civil Justice Act of 2011. OAG 12-58, 2012 Tenn. AG LEXIS 58 (5/31/12).