What is Pain and Suffering Compensation: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding
Pain and suffering compensation covers physical and emotional harm from accidents. It's separate from economic damages like medical bills and lost wages. This type of compensation aims to make up for the pain, discomfort, and mental distress a person experiences after an injury.Courts recognize both physical pain and emotional suffering as valid reasons for compensation. Common examples include chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Calculating pain and suffering damages can be complex. Two main methods are used: the multiplier method and the per diem method. The multiplier method uses a number between 1.5 and 5 to multiply economic...
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