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Pain and suffering refer to the physical and/or emotional damages that result from an accident.
When a car accident occurs, both the driver of the vehicle hit due to negligence of another and the passenger who suffers injuries during the incident, can file a claim through which they receive economic compensation that allows them to cover expenses in addition to damages for pain and suffering.
This concept refers to the physical, mental and emotional stress caused by an injury, in other words, the general disturbances that the injured party must endure and that although they are not economic, they are subject to compensation as part of the recovery process.
Pain and suffering presents itself as follows:
- Pain
- Death (in this case the claimant is the survivor of the victim)
- Depression
- Fear
- Insomnia
- Scars
- Temporary and permanent physical or mental limitations
- Constant worry, among others
While there is no equation to calculate pain and suffering, this process is done according to the severity of the injuries suffered, which does not mean that if the injury is minor this type of claim cannot be filed, but rather that the greater the severity, the more pain and suffering the person may experience. At Conexión Legal we offer free advice for car accident cases; contact us through this channel via the WhatsApp icon or by scheduling your consultation and explore solution alternatives for your case.It is important to have legal advice when beginning this process, since some states in the country have a no-fault liability system, which means you will not be able to obtain compensation unless the bills resulting from the accident exceed a sum of money that may also vary depending on the state in which the accident occurred.
Additionally, entering into a legal process with an insurance company can be exhausting, so a lawyer with experience in these types of cases will be able to shorten response times thanks to their knowledge of the laws of each state.
To claim pain and suffering from a car accident, it is necessary to have evidence that supports the request, among which you can consider photographs and a diary in which the feelings and emotions that the claimant faces in their recovery process are recorded, testimonies from people close to the injured party, medical documentation and other evidence that applies to each case.
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