After car accidents, the aftermath usually consists of more than property damage and medical expenditures. In personal injury law, pain and suffering damages are essential because they cover the physical and mental distress caused by another person’s negligence. In this short article, Glenn and Robin Herman, NYC personal injury attorneys, discuss pain and suffering compensation and how it is calculated.

The monetary amount granted to a plaintiff in a personal injury litigation to account for the suffering caused by someone else’s irresponsible behavior is known as pain and suffering compensation. This compensation extends beyond direct cash losses to include a variety of factors, including:

Bodily Discomfort: Compensation for actual physical pain and discomfort caused by the accident and subsequent medical care.

Emotional Impact: Addressing the psychological impact of injuries, such as anxiety, insomnia, and depression.

Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Accounting for the victim’s inability to engage in activities they once liked.

Consider the implications of the injuries on the victim’s day-to-day life, including family life and interests.

The economic value of human suffering is difficult to calculate because the computation differs for each personal injury case. One common way in New York to determine non-economic damages is to look at the compensation levels awarded by appellate courts for similar injuries. Several considerations are considered by the court, including:

The Severity of the Damages: The magnitude of the injuries and their impact on the victim’s life.

Likelihood of Complete Recovery: The possibility that the victim will recover completely from their injury.

Long-Term Impact: The victim’s suffering and how it may affect their life in the future.

Pain and suffering…