Understanding Pain and Suffering Damages: A Recent Success Story from Di Renzo & Bomier

When a person is injured in a car accident that is not their fault, they are entitled to pursue compensation in the form of monetary damages. These damages can include amounts for past and future medical bills, past and future wage loss, and past and future pain and suffering. While medical bills and wage loss can usually be calculated with relative ease, determining an appropriate amount for pain and suffering is far more complex.

The amount recoverable for pain and suffering depends heavily on the nature, extent, and long-term impact of the injuries. Many people believe that injury claims should settle for a standard formula. Often three times the amount of “special damages,” which are the measurable financial losses, the non-pain and suffering damages. For example, if a person has $7,000 in medical bills and wage loss, the misconception is that the case should automatically be worth $21,000. This is simply not true and relying on such formulas can lead injured individuals to settle for far less than they deserve.

Since every injury and every case is unique, it is critical to work with an attorney who has the experience to evaluate the full value of a claim. An experienced personal injury attorney can consider medical evidence, long-term limitations, emotional hardship, lifestyle changes, and many other factors that influence what fair compensation should truly look like.

Recently, the attorneys at Di Renzo & Bomier resolved a case for $200,000, despite the client having only $7,000 in special damages. That means the final settlement was 28.5 times greater than the medical bills and wage loss alone. This result highlights not only the significance of understanding the true value of a case, but also the impact that the right experienced legal representation can have on the outcome.

At Di Renzo & Bomier, we take pride in advocating for our clients and ensuring they receive fair compensation. Not a quick or convenient settlement, but a fair one that reflects the real impact of their injuries. We're Here For You.