For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

1. (1) PAST DAMAGES. Damages and losses suffered or incurred prior to the date of judgment.

2. (2) FUTURE DAMAGES. Damages and losses reasonably anticipated to be suffered or incurred following the date of judgment.

   As used herein, the terms “plaintiff” and “defendant” shall include the singular and the plural.

(Acts 1987, No. 87-183, p. 245, §2.)