Pain And Suffering Claims: How Are They Assessed In Personal Injury Litigation?
If you watch enough courtroom-themed television shows, pain and suffering is a term you've likely heard a time or two. Pain and suffering is a claim that seeks to compensate victims for their injuries, physical, psychological and emotional. While the definition is pretty black and white, placing a value on a pain and suffering claim isn't quite as simple. Consequently, this leaves many victims wondering if they were fairly compensated. While there is no secret formula to determining a value for this claim, understanding how these claims are accessed can at least offer you some clarity.