loss of consortium

Loss of consortium refers to the harm suffered by a spouse or partner when their loved one is injured or incapacitated due to someone else's fault. It includes the loss of companionship, affection, emotional support, and intimacy. If a person is seriously hurt and can no longer provide these things, their partner may be entitled to compensation for the emotional and relational damage caused by the injury. It's a legal way to recognize the impacts on the relationship caused by someone else's negligence or wrongdoing.