21-3A-1. Definition of terms.
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.
Source: SL 1986, ch 163, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 03A - Periodic Payments Of Certain Judgments And Settlements
Section 21-3A-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 21-3A-1.1 - Purposes of chapter.
Section 21-3A-1.2 - Applicability of chapter.
Section 21-3A-3 - Calculation of damages by trier of fact.
Section 21-3A-5 - Judgment entered on verdict requiring special damages.
Section 21-3A-7 - Security authorized for payment of judgment for periodic installments.
Section 21-3A-9 - Discount factor.
Section 21-3A-11 - Satisfaction of judgment and discharge of debtor.
Section 21-3A-12 - Rules established by director of Division of Insurance.