What am I entitled to for pain and suffering after an injury?
Andersons Solicitors senior associate Madelaina Mestroni explains.
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If you’ve been injured, you may be entitled to compensation for the physical and emotional impact the injury has had on your life, commonly referred to as “pain and suffering”.
At Andersons Solicitors, we help clients understand and navigate the complex process of claiming this type of compensation.
Whether your injury is the result of a motor vehicle accident, medical negligence, a workplace incident, or a public liability matter, we can help determine what you’re entitled to.
Depending upon the area of law, the methodology for the assessment of damages varies.
At a very basic level, however, compensation for pain and suffering is based on non-economic loss and is, assessed using a prescribed system that measures the severity of the injury and impact on your daily life.
Each point or percentage corresponds to a dollar value that changes annually.
The higher the impairment, the higher the dollar amount.
Factors considered include:
- The seriousness of the injury
- How it affects daily activities
- Past and ongoing treatment and care needs
- The ability to work and function
- The need for assistance
- Comparable cases with similar outcomes
This process isn’t straightforward, and getting it right can make a significant difference in your final compensation.
Our team is here to help with the experience and insight to guide you through it, ensuring your claim is properly assessed and supported.
For personalised advice, contact Madelaina Mestroni, senior associate in our civil litigation team, on 8532 3141.
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