Pain and Suffering
Physical pain and emotional distress experienced as a result of an injury, compensable as non-economic damages.
In Personal Injury Cases
Pain and suffering includes both the physical discomfort from injuries and the mental anguish of dealing with the accident and recovery. Journals documenting daily pain levels can help prove these damages.
Related Legal Terms
Non-Economic Damages
Compensation for intangible losses that don't have a specific dollar value, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Emotional Distress
Mental suffering, anguish, or psychological harm caused by another's conduct.
General Damages
Another term for non-economic damages—intangible losses without specific dollar amounts.
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