Definition of "Economic loss"

Total estimated cost incurred by a person or persons, a family, or a business resulting from the death or disability of a wage earner (key employee), damage or destruction of property, and/or a liability suit (negligent acts or omissions by a person result in property damage or bodily injury to a third party). Factors included in the total cost are loss of earnings, medical expenses, funeral expenses, property damage restoration expenses, and legal expenses.

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