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Pain and Suffering Compensation

There are different types of damages that can be awarded in a personal injury case. If you have were in an accident because of another person’s carelessness, misconduct, or negligence and sustained injured, contact an experienced Washington accident lawyer.

Pain and suffering is one of the most remarkable types of compensation. It includes “non-economic” damages. In other words, that can be the mental anguish and emotional distress your injuries and the accident has caused you. In short, pain and suffering is referring to the physical distress or mental anguish that the defendant’s careless or intentional actions caused to the victim.

Attorney for Pain and Suffering in Washington

In the aftermath of an accident, solving any dispute is the last thing on your mind. Between dealing with injuries and any other type of damages, successfully resolving any dispute with the at-fault party can be incredibly stressful, if not downright impossible. At PNW Trial Lawyers, it is our mission to relieve the burden felt by those affected by accidents, such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, recreational accidents, etc. By advocating for our clients in and out of court, we are able to lift some of the responsibility from their shoulders and allow them to focus on recovering.

Our team of devoted, experienced lawyers want to work with you, for you, so that you can recover and restore normalcy to your life. If you have been involved in an accident in Washington that resulted in injuries and you believe it was because of someone’s careless misconduct, contact us today at (360) 483-5201 to schedule a free consultation and strategy session. PNW Trial Lawyers serves clients in and around the surrounding areas of Bellingham, Everett, Whatcom County, Skagit County, and Snohomish County.

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What is Non-Economic Damages?

Non-economic damages can include emotional anguish, depression, humiliation, loss of enjoyment of activities, prior injuries worsening, and reputational damages. The non-economic damages are the greatest losses after a catastrophic injury. They do not have a quantifiable value and are a lot harder to prove.


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 What are the types of Pain and Suffering or Non-Economic Damages?

When an accident occurs and individual sustains injuries, the physical and visual damages are not the only thing that they will be dealing with. Unfortunately, after an accident a victim or plaintiff may experience mental health complications. Usually, many people assume that emotional distress is the only type of pain and suffering, however there are more. Consulting with an experience Washington accident lawyer can help you determine what steps to take. Below are some examples of different types of pain and suffering:

  • Emotional Distress – This is the most common form of pain and suffering. This type of damage has to be diagnosed through a mental health care provider. Another way to show evidence of emotional distress is through treatment. Additionally, this includes any psychological impact that the accident and injury has had and may continue to have in your life. For instance, depression, anxiety, humiliation, fear, etc.
  • Loss of Companionship – When a loved one passes a way because of the negligence of an employer or third party, families are left devastated. They must address medical bills, house bills, and also endure the loss of their loved one. The loss of consortium or loss of companionship is the suffering and damages endured by the victim’s spouse.

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Pain and Suffering Claims Lawyer in Washington

If you or someone you know has been injured at the hands of another person’s careless misconduct or negligence action, contact the experienced Washington accident attorneys at PNW Trial Lawyers. When an accident happens, it imposes on your life and well-being, it can also impose on the lives of your loved ones. Trust our experienced and compassionate legal team. At PNW Trial Lawyers, from start to finish, our clients receive all of the focus they need, and they will never be kept in the dark. In and out of court, we will work with you, for you, to pursue everything that you are entitled to.

Contact us today at (360) 483-5201 to schedule a free consultation and strategy session. PNW Trial Lawyers serves clients in and around Bellingham, Mt. Vernon, Everett, Anacortes, Whatcom County, Skagit County, and Snohomish County.


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