Putting a value on pain and suffering is probably the most difficult task for a jury in any injury case. There is no scientific formula and no chart or table juries, attorneys or insurance companies can look to. Every injury, every injured person, every accident and every case is different and deserves a thorough evaluation. Two people can have the same injury and one can suffer little while the other suffers a great deal; or one offers better proof than the other with more complete documentation or better witnesses; or they can be in two different parts of the country and get completely different settlements or awards indicates Los Angeles Personal Injury and Accident Attorney Steven Peck.
There are many, many factors that must be taken into account to determine how much money someone will get for their pain and suffering. Juries and insurance companies look at the credibility of the witnesses. Were the injured person's actions consistent with those of someone who was in pain? Were there any pre-existing injuries? Were they able to do what they normally do in their everyday lives, or were they forced to change or reduce their activities. What is their tolerance for pain in general? What do they do for a living? What is their marital status and family situation? How sympathetic a witness do they make? How skilled is their attorney at presenting their case? All these factors go into the evaluation of pain and suffering.
Vehicle accidents, slip and fall, spinal cord and brain injuries often result in serious, life altering injuries. The Peck Law Group has the resources and experience to pursue compensation for expenses and damages sustained as a result of a catastrophic accidents leading to serious personal injury,
We have over lawyers and office locations throughout the State of California, and our legal team is ready to assist you in handling the complicated legal aspects of all accident lawsuits. We are familiar with the laws on personal injury and can work to ensure that you receive the justice you deserve.
