Ohio Attorney Answers How Will My Pain and Suffering be Compensated?

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If you were injured in an auto accident caused by a negligent road user, the other driver may have to pay for your pain and suffering under Ohio law. “Pain and suffering” is a non-economic loss related to physical pain, stress, anxiety, and other psychological harm following an accident. In car accidents, damages for pain and suffering could stem from:

-Nightmares
-Trouble sleeping
-Recurring memories of the accident
-Physical pain caused by injuries
-Loss of enjoyment of life
-Anxiety
-Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

You could also be able to recover other damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, and property damage, along with pain and suffering. However, in this guide, we will focus mainly on how we calculate and prove pain and suffering in an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.

How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated?

Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, can be challenging to calculate as they are subjective; therefore, they do not have a tangible economic value. For example, if a victim has PTSD after an auto accident, you cannot calculate their suffering by adding up documented bills or receipts.

Due to the subjective nature of pain and suffering, damages are determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the claimant’s unique circumstances. As such, there is no quick answer or fixed dollar amount for what the other driver has to pay you for your pain and suffering.

Our car accident lawyers take the time to get to know our clients. In doing so, we can personally understand what you have been through and how your injuries and the accident have affected your life. We pair this information with the facts of your case to assess your non-economic damages.