What It Covers
Pain and suffering compensates for physical pain, emotional distress, and the loss of life's enjoyment caused by an injury.
How It's Valued
There's no fixed formula. Severity, duration, permanence, and impact on daily life all factor in, as does the strength of the supporting evidence.
The Threshold in Auto Cases
In motor-vehicle claims, you must meet New York's serious-injury threshold to recover for pain and suffering, making documentation essential.
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