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Can I seek pain and suffering after an accident, even if I didn't lose money?
"I was injured in a not-at-fault accident. While I've had medical treatment and that has been stressful, nothing else in my life was affected.
My employer was willing to work with me, so I didn't lose wages. I also had help from friends and family, so I didn't need to hire additional help or rent a car. If I didn't lose any money, can I still ask for pain and suffering?"
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Pain and suffering is considered to be general damage. This means that there is no monetary value attached to the damage.
Because it’s a non-economic loss, general damage can’t be assigned a specific dollar value like a lost wage or medical bills. Your pain and suffering is unique to your situation.
Although you had help, you were still in pain and experiencing mental anguish, and your life was impacted.
Car insurance
companies base pain and suffering damages on these factors. When negotiating with the insurance company for a settlement, you’ll want to think about all the ways your life was impacted.Bodily injury liability
exists to cover damages done to another party. You are legally owed pain and suffering damages when injured in a not-at-fault accident. You shouldn’t feel bad about asking for compensation.
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