{"id":53590,"date":"2022-05-17T10:00:05","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T17:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usaccidentlawyer.com\/?p=53590"},"modified":"2025-09-05T17:05:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T17:05:35","slug":"what-is-pain-and-suffering-and-how-does-it-affect-compensation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/what-is-pain-and-suffering-and-how-does-it-affect-compensation\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Pain and Suffering, and How Does It Affect Compensation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-hero dklaw-hero__blog align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog has-background has-primary-beige-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"dklaw-breadcrumbs align wp-block-dklaw-breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\">Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/what-is-pain-and-suffering-and-how-does-it-affect-compensation\/\" class=\"current\">What Is Pain and Suffering, and How Does It Affect Compensation?<\/a><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n\t  \"itemListElement\": [\n\t\t  {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 1,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Home\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\"\n\t\t\t},{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 2,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What Is Pain and Suffering, and How Does It Affect Compensation?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/what-is-pain-and-suffering-and-how-does-it-affect-compensation\/\"\n\t\t\t}\n\t  ]\n\t}\n\t<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Pain and Suffering, and How Does It Affect Compensation?<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-hero__blog-meta align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog-meta\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-taxonomies align wp-block-dklaw-taxonomies\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/learning-hub\/?_practice_area=personal-injury\" rel=\"nofollow\">Personal Injury<\/a> <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-gray-color has-text-color\">Reading Time: 6 Minutes<\/p>\n\n<\/div><span>May 17, 2022<\/span><span>Michelle Lysengen<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/wrongful-death-comforting--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mother and daughter comforting each other sitting on a bed \"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-toc alignfull wp-block-dklaw-toc\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar align wp-block-dklaw-toc-sidebar\"><div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-menu\"><h4 class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-toggle\">Jump To<\/h4><ul><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-card align wp-block-dklaw-card has-background has-primary-black-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">Every 4 minutes.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">On average, every 4 minutes someone picks up the phone and calls us for help. That kind of trust says everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-phone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-yellow-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:7147903562\">714-790-3562<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__blocks align wp-block-dklaw-toc-blocks\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>When you\u2019ve been in a car accident, you can suffer from far more than physical injuries. Unlike bodily harm, the\u00a0<em>pain and suffering<\/em>\u00a0that you sustained may not have a short recovery time. In fact, the trauma after a car accident can lead to a downward spiral of emotional highs and lows, so severe that your everyday life will be affected.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re due just compensation for your pain and suffering. Additionally, your settlement should pay for more than just basic medical bills and repair costs. Keep reading to learn the extent of these types of damages and how to prove why you should be compensated for them.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is\u00a0Pain and Suffering?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pain and suffering mean more than just dealing with the physical&nbsp;<em>pain&nbsp;<\/em>of broken bones or soft tissue damage. It includes all of the psychological torment and mental trauma you endure after experiencing a car accident. Here is what can qualify as pain and suffering:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li><strong>Post-traumatic stress disorder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nervousness<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anxiety<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mortification<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Humiliation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Embarrassment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Terror or Ordeal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fright<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grief<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Worry<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shock<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indignity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apprehension<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, if you cannot experience life the same way that you did before your accident, you can also collect damages on an overall \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hg.org\/legal-articles\/what-does-loss-of-enjoyment-mean-in-the-context-of-a-car-accident-case-49374\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loss of Enjoyment of Life<\/a>\u201d claim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you collect damages for an accident, you are aiming to restore an individual to the same state they were in before their injury occurred. Thus, if you suffer from more than just physical pain, you may need counseling or therapy to fully restore you to your previous state of enjoyment. This is why more serious injuries and incidents should yield a higher award for pain and suffering.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Rights for Pain and Suffering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>California\u2019s laws are a huge proponent for victims of auto accidents, granting the right to pursue legal action against the negligent parties who are responsible for causing such incidents. Currently, you can legally collect damages when you experience pain and suffering from a car accident. Furthermore, not only can you collect when you\u2019ve endured an accident, but now you can collect if you\u2019ve suffered from the loss of a loved one by filing a wrongful death suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>California&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senate Bill 447<\/a>&nbsp;allows for damages for family members to collect when their loved one endured pain, suffering, or disfigurement. So if your close family member sustained injuries in an accident, endures pain and suffering or disfigurement, and then dies, you can still collect on behalf of that person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proving Pain and Suffering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Physical injuries like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/learning-hub\/injury-types\/fractures\/\">bone fractures<\/a>&nbsp;show up on X-rays. But how does one prove that they\u2019ve suffered emotional trauma or mental trauma that leads to pain and suffering?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rely on testimonies. Gather all of the witnesses, both expert and personal, to testify to your pain and suffering. This includes physicians, therapists, family, friends, coworkers, and employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These expert witnesses can attest that you sought out treatment for your pain and suffering. Additionally, your previous visits to see physicians or therapists will indicate that you were suffering mental strain after the car accident, correlating the psychological harm directly with the incident.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">California\u2019s Statute of Limitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, if you\u2019ve been in an accident, you should seek damages as soon as possible. Do not wait until years have passed and you\u2019re in dire need of financial help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/9618.htm?rdeLocaleAttr=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California statute of limitations<\/a>&nbsp;for personal injuries is only two years from the time of the incident if the injury was discovered right away. If you did not discover the injury at the time of the accident, the statute of limitations drops to one year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once that year has passed, you can no longer collect for any damages, including pain and suffering. Additionally, if a government entity is involved, like a collision with a city garbage truck or post office vehicle, the statute is reduced, and you will have less time to file. So if you\u2019ve sustained injuries in an accident, seek legal help now for the pain and suffering you anticipate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Determining Damages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Civil law requires that damages be reasonable and not grossly oppressive. This simply means there\u2019s no set standard for damages in the case of pain and suffering. The damages just need to be reasonable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Juries will receive instructions that they should determine a reasonable amount based on their common sense and the evidence. Your personal injury lawyer will help you determine and then argue what is reasonable. Most attorneys use a general gauge of per diem, the price of pain, or the golden rule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li><strong>Per diem\u00a0<\/strong>means your attorney will ask the jury to award compensation for each day you have suffered and will suffer. If you suffer from an injury daily, you will not have a day off from your pain and suffering. The damages should reflect the quantity of time you will suffer.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>price of pain<\/strong>\u00a0refers to the basis individuals pay to avoid pain. Any medication or therapy you seek to avoid mental and physical pain qualifies as the price of pain. The compensation should cover this cost.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>golden rule<\/strong>\u00a0is similar to the price of pain argument. However, it puts the jury in the plaintiff\u2019s shoes and asks them how much they would charge to alleviate the pain and suffering if they were the plaintiff.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because juries consist of people who have endured the high prices of medical care, they often deem high damages for pain and suffering both appropriate and reasonable. Ultimately, no matter what you ask for, the jury will determine the amount the plaintiff receives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seek Help\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not have to suffer financially for the pain and suffering you\u2019ve endured as a result of an accident. When you feel constant anxiety, fear, grief, worry, or more in addition to your physical pain, you\u2019re due financial compensation. You will need the finances to help pay for the therapy and lost time at work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At DK Law, our firm fully prepares cases for both in-court fights and out-of-court settlements. We come to the table with strong positions during negotiations, empowering us to win the maximum compensation for our clients, whether we stay in negotiations or go to trial.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for representation,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/contact\">contact us<\/a>. We work hard for our clients, preparing to win them the most compensation possible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-author align wp-block-dklaw-author has-text-color has-primary-black-color has-background has-tertiary-blue-background-color\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__block\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/michelle.jpeg);\"><\/div><div><p class=\"dklaw-author__block-about\">About the Author<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-serif\">Michelle Lysengen<\/h4><h6><\/h6><p>Michelle is a content specialist at DK Law and creates content that highlights company events and breaks down complex legal topics into digestible, engaging content. 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