How To Decipher Fair Compensation for Pain and Suffering

Zayed Law Offices

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — According to the AFL-CIO, “workplace hazards kill and disable approximately 125,000 workers each year—5,190 from traumatic injuries, and an estimated 120,000 from occupational diseases.” The 2019 cost of injury in the U.S. was $4.2 trillion, according to a report in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

“After suffering an injury due to someone else’s negligence, navigating the physical and emotional aftermath is often the hardest part of a highly challenging experience.” said Adam J. Zayed, the founder of Zayed Law Offices. “Issues like chronic pain, limited mobility, anxiety, and depression can reduce the victim’s quality of life for months or even years after the incident.”

According to Zayed: in personal injury cases, a fair settlement for pain and suffering damages should accurately reflect the toll of these significant difficulties that resulted from the at-fault party’s action. However, unlike medical bills, lost income, and other financial costs, there is no concrete formula for calculating these subjective costs.

“Of course most people who are victims of negligence want the best settlement possible. However, to maximize their best outcome, a careful analysis considering the severity of the victim’s injuries must be done. The study needs to consider their injury’s impact on daily activities and any permanent or long-term consequences.” said Zayed. “This makes pursuing compensation for pain and suffering much more complicated than straightforward damages. However, a skilled personal injury attorney can play a crucial role in helping victims of negligence-related injuries build a compelling case that substantiates these very real costs.”

What Counts as Pain and Suffering After a Serious Injury?

Illinois courts recognize that the physical pain, emotional distress, and overall disruption caused by preventable injuries are essential to the personal injury claims process. In the aftermath of this difficult experience, you deserve compensation not only for the financial burdens that result from getting hurt but also for the intangible, non-economic costs.

There are many significant consequences of serious injuries that can result in pain and suffering damages, such as:

Physical pain: Whether it is acute pain immediately after the incident or chronic pain in the months or years to come, physical discomfort is one of the most common and difficult forms of harm from serious injuries.

Scarring or disfigurement: Visible burns, facial scars, and limb amputation are injuries that cause significant changes to the victim’s appearance, which can devastate their self-esteem and social life.

Loss of companionship: In personal injury claims that involve fatal injuries, surviving family members can claim compensation for the emotional support and companionship they have lost due to their loved one’s preventable death.

Inconvenience from physical limitations: Serious injuries can cause mobility restrictions, chronic pain, and other challenges that affect daily life and limit the victim’s activities.

Emotional distress: The negative impact of serious injuries on the victim’s mental health can be incredibly wide-ranging, including anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms.

Reduced quality of life: The physical and mental effects of serious injuries can affect the victim’s overall well-being enough to cause a diminished quality of life, especially with permanent injuries.

“While proving pain and suffering comes with some specific challenges, the right personal injury lawyer can make a difference in helping clients substantiate the full extent of their economic and non-economic damages. Attorneys use their familiarity with similar cases and extensive knowledge

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