Can You Get Compensation for Pain and Suffering? 

If another person's negligence led to injury—whether from a car or commercial vehicle accident, a slip and fall, or nursing home abuse or neglect—it can cause severe physical and emotional suffering along with financial hardships. The good news is that in a personal injury claim, you can seek fair compensation for all your covered losses, including pain and suffering. Having an experienced personal injury attorney in Cumming, GA, on your side can make a big difference.

Your Covered Losses

In a personal injury claim, you can seek compensation for your losses in each of the following categories that apply:

  • Property damage, such as to your vehicle and its contents, in a traffic accident
  • Medical expenses, which may include future related healthcare needs
  • Lost income, which may include lost earning potential
  • Physical and emotional pain and suffering

Your Pain and Suffering

The truth is that the pain and suffering you endure because of an accident that was caused by another person or entity’s wrongdoing can be more challenging than your other losses combined. Many victims of negligence-based accidents experience PTSD-like symptoms that not only amplify the adverse effects of their different categories of loss but are also very difficult to move past. Common examples include:

  • Frightening flashbacks and intrusive thoughts about the accident
  • Fear of getting back behind the wheel, in the aftermath of a traffic accident 
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • A heightened startle response
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Increased anxiety, depression, or both
  • A tendency to self-isolate or to push others away

Bringing a Successful Personal Injury Claim

To bring a successful personal injury claim in Cumming, GA, that fairly covers your pain and suffering, you’ll need to establish that each of the following elements applies:

  • The other party owed you a duty of care or had a responsibility to your safety – the way we all do when we get behind the wheel and drive.
  • The other party failed to uphold this duty of care. Drunk and distracted driving are prime examples of negligence in traffic accidents. 
  • The other party’s negligence was the direct cause of the accident in question, and you suffered losses or damages as a result.

Proving the full scope of your legal damages, including your pain and suffering, can be a challenging legal matter, and the best results are obtained by working closely with a seasoned personal injury lawyer from the start.

An Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

The trusted personal injury attorneys at Banks, Stubbs & McFarland – proudly serving Cumming, Georgia – are well prepared to fiercely advocate for an optimal claim outcome that includes just compensation for your pain and suffering. It is essential that your settlement fully compensates you for all losses to protect your future. You can contact us online or call us at (770) 887-1209 for more information about how we can assist you today.