Non-economic damages: Awarded to compensate victims for intangible injuries caused by the bus accident. (citywidelaw.com)
As explained by Waddams, they take account of intangible injuries and by definition will generally augment damages assessed under the general rules relating to the assessment of damages. (employmentlaw101.ca)
A limit on noneconomic damages limits the amount a plaintiff can recover for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of consortium or companionship, and other intangible injuries for which it is difficult to assign a dollar amount. (atra.org)