21-3A-1. Definition of terms.
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Terms used in this chapter, mean:
(1)"Bodily injury," any bodily harm, sickness, disease, or death;
(2)"Economic loss," any pecuniary harm for which damages are recoverable;
(3)"Future damages," any damages arising from bodily injury which the trier of fact finds will accrue after the damages findings are made;
(4)"Noneconomic loss," any nonpecuniary harm for which damages are recoverable, but the term does not include punitive or exemplary damages;
(5)"Past damages," any damages that have accrued when the damages findings are made, including any punitive or exemplary damages allowed by law; and
(6)"Qualified insurer," any insurer, self - insurer, plan, or arrangement approved pursuant to § 21-3A-12 .