Legal Definitions - nonpecuniary injury

A nonpecuniary injury is a type of harm or damage that cannot be easily measured in monetary terms. It refers to injuries that cause emotional or psychological suffering, rather than physical harm or financial loss.

• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Mental anguish
• Emotional distress
• Pain and suffering

For example, if someone is in a car accident and suffers a nonpecuniary injury such as mental anguish, they may be entitled to compensation for their emotional suffering, even if they did not incur any medical expenses or lose any income as a result of the accident.