Accidents happen every day. They can happen on your way to work, on your way to the store, and often, in your very own neighborhood. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, one traffic accident was reported every 3 minutes and 18 seconds in 2019. While some of these collisions are minor and may not even involve the insurance company, far too many result in injury or death.
In addition to your actual medical and auto repair costs, the law allows you to recover costs related to your pain and suffering. But how is pain and suffering valued after a car accident in Montgomery, AL? The Thumbs Up Guys® are here to answer this question for you and help you seek every penny you’re entitled to.
What Is Pain and Suffering?
What exactly is pain and suffering? Each case is different, but pain and suffering may include:
- Actual physical pain
- Prolonged discomfort resulting from your injuries
- Emotional distress
- Mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and PTSD
- Loss of enjoyment when your injuries prevent you from doing things you once enjoyed
- Loss of companionship when a physical or mental injury affects, seriously alters, or destroys a familial or romantic relationship
How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated After an Accident?
A few things the insurance company will look at include:
- The degree of your injuries. Will you experience long-term pain or discomfort?
- The severity of the accident. Traumatic accidents are more likely to cause psychological distress.
- Your life before the accident. Were you an active athlete before the accident? Does your job require a high level of concentration? What effects do your injuries have on your day-to-day life?
- Evidence. Do you have proof to support your claim of pain and suffering? For example, witness statements, medical records, etc.
The Thumbs Up Guys® Are Here to Help You Seek Compensation for Your Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering can be difficult to prove and recover, but when you work with the Thumbs Up Guys® at Floyd Hunter Injury Law, you’re working with experienced attorneys who know how insurance companies operate. Our managing attorneys have worked for insurance companies, giving us a leg up when it comes to negotiating your case. Don’t wait. You deserve help now. Contact Floyd Hunter Injury Law today to learn more through a free case review.