Can You Negotiate Pain and Suffering?
Giving an ‘average’ settlement amount means understanding the type of accident you’ve experienced, your losses, and other factors related to your injury. The amount of compensation you can get for pain and suffering may also depend on where you live in the United States.
When to seek compensation for pain and suffering?
If you or a family member have been injured due to another person, business, or agency’s carelessness, you may be able to seek compensation for pain and suffering costs. Understanding pain and suffering costs and how they’re calculated can give you a good idea of a potential dollar amount you can expect to get from a personal injury settlement.
What should be included in a settlement for a car accident?
Your final settlement amount depends on the circumstances of your injury and your ability to justify your pain and suffering. When negotiating settlements, most adjusters expect to add a small amount on top of the special damages to cover pain and suffering.
How much pain and suffering can I expect in a car accident?
Unless the accident left you critically or permanently injured, your demand for pain and suffering will probably be between one and three times the amount of your special damages. Your final settlement amount depends on the circumstances of your injury and your ability to justify your pain and suffering.
