What is Pain and Suffering?
Pain and suffering is the legal term for the physical and emotional stress caused from an injury.
- Physical pain and suffering (Special Damages)
- Mental pain and suffering (General Damages)
A well documented injury is entitled to an award for pain and suffering regardless of the type of accident.
Factors Determining the Amount of Pain & Suffering
The final settlement an injured person receives for their pain and suffering depends on many factors. These include:
- The severity of the injury.
- Type of medical treatment received.
- The length of recovery time
- Potential long term consequences of the personal injuries.
- Emotional and psychological trauma.
- Visible or incapacitating injuries.
Factors the Influence Jury or Settlement Awards
Some of the factors that can change the outcome of an jury or settlement award are:
- Socio-economic and jurisdictional facts, including recent jury verdicts.
- If the plaintiff is a good or bad witness?
- Plaintiff is credible and believable.
- Testimony of the expert witnesses.
- Particular facts surrounding the accident and direct outcome.
- Medical reports and doctors testimony pertinent to the cause, the injury and the consequences.
- Criminal record.
- Employment record supporting the loss of benefits.
- Financial record supporting the loss of future benefits.
- Experience of the Attorney representing the case for the type of injury.
- The value or policy limits of the Defendant.
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All the lawyers in our referral program work on contingency fee basis. This means, that the lawyer only gets paid if they recover money for you from the insurance company.
Each Case is Different!
Your case may be impacted by “serious injury” threshold or the traditional insurance coverage for the healthcare. Another factor that may impact your case can be the New Jersey’s “modified comparative fault” rules. Statute of limitations can restrict the filing of your claims and recovery. Simply put, each accident, each claim, each injury is unique to it’s set of circumstances. And all of these factors impact your ultimate medical and legal recovery.
Understanding all these issues and navigating can be difficult for an average person.
Finally, getting timely advice from an experienced personal injury attorney can make difference in the ultimate recovery of your claim.
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- Broken Bones: Personal injury cases often involve broken bones sustained from accidents like slips, falls, or car collisions, leading to potential long-term pain and impaired mobility.
- Facial Injuries: Personal injuries to the face, such as lacerations or fractures, can result from various incidents like dog bites or vehicle crashes, causing both physical and emotional distress.
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- Back Injuries: Personal injury victims can experience back injuries like herniated discs or spinal cord damage due to accidents, often resulting in chronic pain and reduced quality of life.
- Child Injuries: Young children may suffer personal injuries, such as head trauma or broken bones, in accidents like playground mishaps or car crashes, causing emotional and financial strain on families.
- Wrongful Death: The tragic loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful act can lead to personal injury claims for wrongful death, helping families seek justice and financial compensation for their loss.