Increase in Civil Damage Awards

Official: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, relative to civil damage awards.

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Why This Matters

This bill increases the amount of money that injured people can receive for pain and suffering in civil lawsuits. It helps ensure that those who suffer serious injuries can get more financial support.

If you are injured in an accident, you could receive up to $2 million for your pain and suffering.

Affects: Injured individuals and their families in Tennessee who file civil lawsuits.

Summary

As introduced, increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages from $750,000 to $1.5 million; increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages, if the injury or loss is catastrophic in nature, from $1 million to $2 million. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill raises the maximum compensation for noneconomic damages from $750,000 to $1.5 million. 2. If the injury is catastrophic, the compensation limit increases from $1 million to $2 million. 3. Noneconomic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. 4. The bill aims to provide more financial support to injured individuals in civil cases. 5. It changes the existing laws in Tennessee regarding how much injured plaintiffs can receive.

Who is affected?

Injured individuals and their families in Tennessee who file civil lawsuits.