If you have suffered a personal injury in Arizona, you have the opportunity to file a claim for pain and suffering. Unlike lost wages or expenses related to medical treatment, placing a monetary amount on an individual’s pain and suffering is less straightforward. Under Arizona law, there are three types of damages: economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages. Pain and suffering falls into the category of non-economic damages. Non-economic damages compensate a person for the non-monetary losses they sustained due to the injury.
Furthermore, pain and suffering is further divided into two subcategories: physical pain and suffering and mental pain and suffering. Physical pain and suffering encompasses the physical pain caused by the individual’s injuries. Conversely, mental pain and suffering addresses the emotional toll that an injury may take on an individual, such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and fear.
Ultimately, what dictates a fair settlement for pain and suffering is determined on a case-by-case basis. If you have more questions regarding your pain and suffering claim, reach out to the experienced Yuma, Arizona, personal injury attorneys at Wattel & York for your free consultation.
