What is a “loss of enjoyment of life” claim?

A “loss of enjoyment of life” claim is a claim that someone has made in a brain injury lawsuit in Texas. This claim is typically referred to as a noneconomic damages claim because it is a claim for damages that cannot be easily measured in monetary amounts. It is based on the idea that due to a brain injury, the injured person has lost some of the enjoyment and satisfaction that is typically found in life. It may include the loss of a person’s ability to participate in the activities that once brought them joy or to enjoy life the way that they may have prior to the injury. For instance, if someone was injured in an accident and suffered a brain injury, they may be unable to participate in activities such as outdoor sports, or hobbies such as painting or photography, or even activities of daily living such as being able to cook or do housework, that they may have enjoyed prior to the accident. The court will attempt to assign a dollar value to the claim to compensate the injured person for the lost enjoyment, taking into account things such as the person’s age, occupation, hobbies, and other factors. This is an important aspect of a brain injury lawsuit in Texas and can mean a substantial financial award for the injured person.

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