South Carolina BODILY INJURY is a type of legal term used to describe physical harm or injury caused to a person. This injury can be caused by another person’s negligence or intentional act, and can include both physical and emotional harm. South Carolina BODILY INJURY may include broken bones, cuts, bruises, disfigurement, scarring, burns, paralysis, amputation, and even death. There are two types of South Carolina BODILY INJURY: economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are awarded to compensate an injured person for medical bills, lost wages, and other financial losses resulting from their injury. Non-economic damages, also known as general damages, are awarded to compensate an injured person for physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.