For example, if your spouse can no longer be the companion to you that he or she once was, traveling with you, participating in your usual
recreational activities, and sharing your customary enjoyments, this can fall within the «
loss of consortium» head
of damages.
To quantify the extent
of personal injury, Mr. Padove factors in all aspects associated with the injury, including: current and forecasted medical expenses, pain and suffering, current and future lost earnings, the impact that the injury has had on the marriage (if the party is married), and the
loss of lifestyle habits such as
recreational activities, school, professional and social life.