### Question
How is the term economic loss defined?


### Answer
The term **economic loss** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 14505* as the following:

> any pecuniary loss resulting from harm (including the loss of earnings or other benefits related to employment, medical expense loss, replacement services loss, loss due to death, burial costs, and loss of business or employment opportunities) to the extent recovery for such loss is allowed under applicable State law

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14505*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 139-VOLUNTEER PROTECTION**

