Which of the following is NOT a category of damages for personal injury?

In the context of personal injury claims, damages are typically classified into various categories to address the different types of losses a plaintiff may suffer as a result of an injury. The categories that are most commonly recognized include medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost income.

Medical expenses refer to the costs incurred for medical treatment due to the injury, such as hospital bills, medication, and rehabilitation. Pain and suffering captures the physical discomfort and emotional distress that an injured party experiences as a result of the harm they have suffered. Lost income pertains to the wages or earnings the injured party is unable to earn due to their inability to work as a result of the injury.

While loss of emotional support may be factored into a claim, it is not a standard category of damages for personal injury claims like the others mentioned. Instead, loss of consortium or loss of companionship may be more appropriate terms that relate to the impact of an injury on a relationship but are not typically classified as direct damages for personal injury itself. Thus, recognizing loss of emotional support as a distinct category of damages is not consistent with established tort law in Georgia.