### Question
What does nonpecuniary damages mean?


### Answer
**Nonpecuniary damages** has the following meaning in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 762*:

> damages for loss of care, comfort, and companionship

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 762*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-DEATH ON HIGH SEAS BY WRONGFUL ACT**

