Limitation on recovery of non-economic damages in motor vehicle cases

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  • (a) The total amount recoverable for non-economic damages for any injury to a person in an action arising out of a motor vehicle accident may not exceed $100,000; provided, however, that this limitation shall not apply upon a finding of gross negligence or willful conduct.

  • (b) For the purposes of this section, non-economic damages include:

    • (1) pain and suffering;

    • (2) physical impairment;

    • (3) disfigurement; and

    • (4) other not-pecuniary damages recoverable under the tort laws of this Territory.


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