Mrs. López and all of the Staff that had helped us it has been an absolute pleasure. They always had an answer to our questions and treated us with respect but most of all they listened.
Alondra O.
Outstanding Attorneys and Legal Team. Lopez, Justin, and Daisy were quick to answer my questions and handled my accident case with speed and courtesy. The outcome was much better than I anticipated.
Robert R.
A huge thanks to your office for such a great experience with my case. Special thanks to Denora, Carmen, and especially Kevin for answering my many calls and questions and keeping me informed through the entire process. I’m am extremely happy and grateful with the outcome.
Kathy W.
When you’ve been injured in an accident, filing and winning a lawsuit against the negligent party can ensure you receive compensation for the losses you’ve suffered. To that end, when the settlement is calculated, your personal injury lawyer will incorporate more than just your medical expenses into your claim’s value. Both economic and non-economic damages will be examined, including pain and suffering.
Many injury victims get compensated for pain and suffering because the accident and injury that took place affected their lifestyle in a negative way. It can be difficult for the court to put a monetary value on pain and suffering, but with the help of a personal injury lawyer at Lopez & Humphries, PA, you can rest assured that you will know how to request the maximum compensation possible for your losses.
How to Measure Pain and Suffering
The state of Florida doesn’t have a cap on how much money can be acquired for pain and suffering, and there are no specific calculation processes in place; however, a few different methods can be used by attorneys and the courts.
Some of the factors taken into consideration when calculating pain and suffering damages include:
- The severity of the injuries
- The side effects that may occur long-term from the injuries
- Whether the injured victim had preexisting conditions
- The amount of income lost
- The injured victim’s age
A calculation may also be done based on the medical expenses of the injuries. For example, if the medical expenses of the injuries total $60,000, then a lawyer may argue that their client deserves twice that amount in pain and suffering compensation.
Contact a Florida Personal Injury Attorney
Your attorney can work with you and with the courts to determine how pain and suffering should be calculated in your specific Florida accident case. At Lopez & Humphries, PA, we’ll make sure you’re satisfied with whatever settlement amount we land on.
If you’re ready to discuss your claim with a Lakeland personal injury lawyer, reach out to us for a free consultation. You can fill out the contact form below or call us at (863) 774-3573.
