Pain and Suffering in Injury Claims

Pain and suffering damages cover the emotional and physical hardship caused by an injury. They’re harder to calculate than medical bills, but they play a big role in your claim.

Examples of Pain and Suffering

• Chronic pain
• Depression or anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress
• Loss of sleep or appetite
• Loss of enjoyment of life

How These Damages Are Valued

Insurers often use a multiplier (e.g., 2–5 times your medical bills) to estimate these damages. Strong documentation and a skilled attorney can raise the amount.

These non-economic damages are real and valid — don’t let insurers minimize them.