Types of Damages

Per Diem Argument

A method of calculating pain and suffering damages by assigning a daily dollar value and multiplying by the number of affected days.

In Personal Injury Cases

Attorneys may argue for a per diem amount (e.g., $100/day for pain) multiplied by life expectancy to help juries calculate non-economic damages.

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Physical pain and emotional distress experienced as a result of an injury, compensable as non-economic damages.

The final statements by attorneys summarizing the evidence and arguing why their client should win.

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