CAN YOU SUE FOR PAIN AND SUFFERING?
Everything You Need to Know
So, can you sue for pain and suffering in Georgia? Yes! Under GA Code § 51-12-4, Georgia deems pain and suffering a compensable loss.
In Georgia, those hurt by others can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and other losses — including “pain and suffering.” But what exactly is pain and suffering, and how is it quantified? “Pain and suffering” is a broadly defined term that includes any physical or psychological harm you experience because of your injury. While nothing can truly make up for the shock and trauma you experienced, the time you had to spend recovering, or the disruption to your daily life, pain and suffering damages are meant to compensate you financially for those intangible losses.
How are damages for pain and suffering calculated in Georgia?
BELL PEPPER SANDWICH Assigning a specific value to the daily cost of pain and suffering is difficult. But one way is to use the cost of missing a day’s pay at work. So, if the daily cost of your pain and suffering is $100 and it lasts for 180 days, you could receive $18,000 in pain and suffering damages! The Per Diem Method In this approach, the daily cost of your pain and suffering is assigned a value and multiplied by the number of days it’s expected to last. The Multiplier Method In this method, the court adds up all the financial consequences of the accident to arrive at your special damages, such as your medical expenses, lost wages, and repair bills. After determining the severity of your injuries and the time it takes to recover, a multiplier is selected. This multiplier usually ranges between 1.5 and 5. The more severe your injuries, the higher the multiplier. The special damages are multiplied by the multiplier to calculate your total damages.
Pain and suffering damages cover effects from your injuries such as:
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Physical pain
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Social disorders Mood swings
Loss of enjoyment of life
Anger Shock
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Fear
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety
Insomnia
Humiliation
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