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Originally Posted On: https://cooktolley.com/2020/10/receiving-damages-for-pain-and-suffering-after-an-accident/

There are many things that people in Georgia can control and the choices that they make. People have to live with the consequences of those decisions both good and bad. However, people cannot control the actions and choices other people make and sometimes those actions and decisions can have consequences that negatively affect their lives as well. It can be harder to accept these consequences since they are occurring through no fault of their own.

Some of the injuries that people suffer due to other people’s choices and negligence can be significant as well. These injuries can result in surgeries and long-term medical treatment and rehabilitation. In some instances, people will have permanent injuries that they will have to live with for the rest of their lives.

These types of injuries can also be very costly as well, but people may be able to ease the financial burdens by receiving compensation from the person responsible for the accident. The compensation can include money for the medical bills and lost income if they are unable to work, but it can also include non-monetary damages like pain and suffering.

Factors for Determining Pain and Suffering Damages

Determining the amount of medical bills people paid and the amount of income they lost can be relatively straight forward, however, determining how much pain and suffering someone endured is more difficult. So, when determining these damages there are a number of factors that are analyzed. These include, but are not limited to, the severity of the injury, whether the person will need to deal with the effects of the injuries for a long time, how much money they lost as a result, how it effects the victim’s family and other factors.

People in Georgia generally take precautions to avoid accidents, but sometimes they are unavoidable due to the actions of people around them. When this occurs, people may be entitled to compensation for the damages they suffer which can include pain and suffering. Experienced attorneys understand the importance of this compensation and may be able to guide one through the process.