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How Much Compensation is Awarded for Pain and Suffering?
Whether an individual is hurt in a car accident, motorcycle crash, commercial truck collision, or another incident, the consequences can affect nearly every facet of the person’s life. Many accident victims cannot work for a significant amount of time after an accident. They may be unable to drive, care for their children, do housework, or complete other responsibilities. Physical pain can also prevent accident victims from participating in hobbies, traveling, spending time with loved ones, or even enjoying simple pleasures such as walking in the park. Unsurprisingly, injured people often find themselves battling psychological problems like depression and anxiety after an accident.
In a personal injury case, these non-financial consequences are often referred to as “pain and suffering.” If you or a loved one were seriously hurt in an accident, you may wonder how much compensation injured victims can receive for their pain and suffering.
Non-Economic Damages in a Texas Personal Injury Case
Personal injury settlements and awards usually compensate a person for both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are those losses that have a direct cost, such as medical needs and lost income from missed work. Non-economic damages represent the non-financial consequences of an injury.
Examples of non-economic damages include:
- Physical pain
- Emotional and psychological suffering
- Mental anguish
- Lost quality of life
- Disability or loss of functioning
- Loss of consortium
Compensation for non-economic damages varies from case to case. Despite what you may read on the internet, there is no multiplier or other standard for courts or juries to determine the value of non-economic damages. A qualified personal injury lawyer can build a damage model unique to your case to maximize the claim’s value. The more significant the injuries and need, the higher the case’s value will generally be.
Contact a Plano Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one were injured in an auto accident, contact Burress Injury Law to discuss your legal options. You may be able to recover compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. Call our experienced Collin County personal injury attorneys at 214-726-0016 for a confidential, free consultation.
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