Types of Damages

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.

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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.