Injuries caused by another’s negligence often result in the victim experiencing substantial pain and suffering. Although difficult to calculate, these damages serve to compensate victims for more than just their medical expenses or lost wages. For victims to receive the full amount of compensation they deserve, they should work with a lawyer with extensive experience in personal injury law. Attorney John A. Rorem has spent the past five decades representing victims in Gig Harbor, WA, helping them to recover adequate compensation for their injuries and suffering.

What Is Pain & Suffering?

Pain and suffering refers to both the physical pain resulting from the injury as well as the mental or emotional anguish victims may experience. Victims can recover compensation not only for the pain and suffering they have already endured, but also for the pain and suffering they are likely to experience in the future. While the physical aspect accounts only for the pain caused by the injury, the mental aspect can account for much more, including depression, anxiety, fatigue, mood swings, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from the injury.

How Is It Calculated?

While some compensatory damages like medical expenses and lost wages are simpler to calculate in personal injury cases, others, such as pain and suffering, are more difficult. The total amount of damages your attorney will pursue will depend on the extent and severity of your injuries, and the long-term impact those injuries are likely to have on your overall well-being. If your personal injury case goes to trial, a judge or jury will get the final say in how much compensation you receive.

If you suffered an injury at the hands of a negligent party, you deserve compensation for your physical and emotional suffering. Attorney John A. Rorem will fight for your right to collect that compensation. Visit his website or give him a call at (253) 858-5358 to schedule a consultation.