IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Civil) 34.02
Damages Arising in the Future--Discount to Present Cash Value
In computing the damages arising in the future [because of future (medical) (caretaking)
expenses] [or] [because of the loss of (future earnings) (benefits) (or) (services)] you must
determine their present cash value. “Present cash value” means the sum of money needed now,
which, when added to what that sum may reasonably be expected to earn in the future, will equal
the amount of the [expenses] [and] [earnings] [benefits] at the time in the future when [the
expenses must be paid] [or] [the earnings (benefits) would have been received].
Damages for [pain and suffering] [disability] [loss of a normal life] [disfigurement]
[emotional distress] [loss of (society) (companionship) (grief, sorrow and mental suffering)
(and) (sexual relations)] are not reduced to present cash value.
Instruction and Comment revised February 2025.
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- 2026-08-19
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