But for less serious injuries, it may not be worth it.
Unlike tangible expenses like medical bills, pain and suffering is harder to prove and equate with a dollar amount. Pain and suffering refers to stress caused by the accident or injuries. Many sources of pain and suffering, like whiplash, last for years and are difficult for others to see. Insurance companies calculate pain and suffering based on the severity of your injuries—generally by multiplying the cost of your medical expenses by one to five depending on how severe and permanent the injury is.
For some minor injuries, the amounts that could potentially be awarded for pain and suffering may not be worth the time and effort they take to receive. However, if your injuries and expenses are having a significant effect on your life, making a claim for pain and suffering could be well worth your while. Filing a lawsuit for emotional distress could change your life.
Fighting for pain and suffering compensation when you’re already dealing with medical care and recovery is not something most people have the time, energy, or know-how to do on their own. The top Milwaukee car accident attorneys at Warshafsky Law offer free consultations to assess your case. Find out if suing for pain and suffering is likely to be worth it for you.
When dealing with insurance companies it’s important to remember that they aren’t going to offer you what you deserve for your pain and suffering if they don’t have to. They’ll offer you what they think you’ll accept. Warshafsky Law knows that it IS about the money and we’re prepared to go to court to get you the compensation you deserve.
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