In cases where someone is involved in a car accident and suffers from some kind of injury, they may hear their personal injury attorney refer to pain and suffering damages. The concept is somewhat nebulous for a lot of people. We often hear about pain and suffering in courtroom TV dramas, or we read about the award in high profile court cases; if you were to ask the average person to quantify their own pain, you will come up with a very different answer from nearly every individual. Partly, this is because every personal injury case carries its own unique circumstances. This is why it is always best to talk to your attorney about any specific question that you have about your situation. The following information is to simply help give you a basic understanding.

Damages
When someone is found to have caused you damage, typically, they are responsible for compensating you for the effects of those damages. For example, if you are involved in a car crash as a result of someone driving recklessly; that person may have to pay you money for your medical care and lost wages. They also will pay to repair your car and compensate you for any costs associated with not being able to use your car such as car rental fees. All of the payments you are due, is referred to as damages.

Pain and Suffering
It is usually very easy to determine the price of medical treatments, property damage, and lost wages. These types of damages are specifically called economic damages. However, the law also allows for non-economic damages, or what is more commonly referred to as pain and suffering. These types of damages are not very easily calculated because there is no predetermined dollar amount that can be associated with them.

Any time that it has been determined that you are entitled to recover pain and suffering damages, the court has determined that suffering pain, going through emotional or psychological distress, being disfigured, or loss of ability should be quantified and a fair amount of money should be attached to the situation. Determining the exact amount for pain and suffering is best determined by consultation with a competent personal injury lawyer.

Speak with an experienced personal accident attorney in Charlotte
Even if you are not sure that you have a case, you have nothing to lose by seeking advice from a personal injury attorney from the Olive Law Firm. They have been helping residents of North Carolina seek justice for nearly 60 years. Consultations are free and you never pay a fee until you have won your case. Consult with a personal injury attorney from the Olive law Firm in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Asheville, NC, as well as the surrounding areas.