Pain and suffering is everything that is non-economic in terms of one’s general damages. So one’s economic damages include medical bills, lost wages, mileage, and any other “out-of-pocket” expenses (like ice packs, etc).
Pain suffering includes every else; all of the aggravation suffered as result of the accident/injury.
Stress, anxiety, inability to do things (chores, recreation, etc), impact on relationships (parenting, intimacy, family, friends, etc), physical limitations or restrictions, worry about paying bills, keeping job, etc.
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A value bodily injury settlement is based on a number of factors: Severity of the accident/collision, diagnosis injuries sustained, length and type of treatment, medical prognosis upon release from care, out of pocket expenses (medical bills, lost wages, etc), and pain suffering (all the aggravation caused by and suffered because of the accident and your injuries).
Typically the settlement will include:
From a settlement, one must pay medical bills/liens, attorney fees and costs. Personal injury law can be very complex. Make sure you have the right Chicago injury attorney representing your case.
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