If you suffer injuries due to someone else’s negligence, the impact can go beyond medical bills and lost wages. You may have trouble sleeping, lingering pain and anxiety about the future. While these damages don’t have an objective price tag, they still deserve compensation. In personal injury claims, pain and suffering are considered non-economic damages, and determining their value isn’t always as simple as calculating receipts.
At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, we use specific methods and consider factors like the severity of your injuries, the impact on your quality of life, and your ability to work, to accurately determine the monetary value of your pain and suffering. Our trusted lawyers have decades of experience helping clients in New Jersey fight for the full compensation they deserve. You can rely on us to fight for your rights and achieve the maximum compensation you deserve.
Methods Used to Calculate Pain and Suffering
While medical expenses and lost wages can be calculated with bills, receipts, invoices, and paystubs, determining the value of your pain and suffering is much more complex. At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, we consider every detail of your case to accurately calculate your pain and suffering.
As part of this process, we strive to have a personal and in depth relationship with you during your treatment and recovery. Ultimately, the value of your case will be based on the degree of permanency of your injuries and how your lifestyle has changed. By understanding how your life has changed, we can best obtain proper compensation for you.
5 Factors That May Impact Your Pain and Suffering Compensation
We understand every personal injury claim is different, so the compensation you receive for pain and suffering depends on your unique circumstances and several key factors. Understanding these factors, which include the following, can help you maximize your damages and make the best decisions for your future:
- Severity: In many cases, the more severe the injury, the more challenging the medical treatment and recovery. For instance, permanent injuries or injuries requiring ongoing care often result in higher potential compensation.
- Quality of life and ability to work: If your injury prevents you from working, or you have difficulty caring for yourself, then the value of your case will increase accordingly..
- Emotional toll: Injuries can leave you with anxiety, PTSD, depression and other forms of emotional distress, which can factor into your pain and suffering compensation.
- Documentation: The quality of your injury and economic claim can make a significant difference in your pain and suffering compensation. We proudly offer unmatched comprehensive legal services and work with various experts who can provide expert reports that will express your pain and suffering damages, as well as your economic claims, to give you the best chance of securing maximum compensation.
- Comparative negligence: If you were partially responsible for your injuries, you may still recover damages for pain and suffering with New Jersey’s modified comparative negligence rule. This system assigns every party involved a percentage of fault, which gets deducted from their respective compensation.
At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, we have extensive experience calculating pain and suffering for all types of complex personal injury claims. Our dedicated lawyers build a strong claim that clearly demonstrates the emotional impact of your injuries with evidence like medical records, expert and witness testimony, personal statements, photos and videos. With our informed guidance and unwavering support, you have the best chance of maximizing your compensation.
Seek Justice for Your Pain and Suffering With the Seasoned Personal Injury Lawyers at Mandelbaum Barrett PC
Calculating pain and suffering compensation requires a deep understanding of legal methods, insurance negotiations, and the impact of your injuries on your daily life. At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, we have decades of experience helping personal injury victims in New Jersey fight for the full and fair compensation they deserve. With decades of experience handling personal injury claims, our experienced attorneys include Certified Civil Trial Attorney Andrew Bronsnick and Co-Chair Joseph J. Peters.
With a reputation for excellence and a results-driven approach, our Spanish-speaking team is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support tailored to your needs. We take on the legal burden so you can focus on healing, advocating tirelessly for the best possible outcome in your case. Contact us today at (973) 585-5100 or through our contact form to discuss your claim with a trusted legal advocate.