How Much Do You Get For Pain And Suffering In A Naples Personal Injury Claim?

Accidents in Naples can cause serious physical harm. Your injuries may require ongoing medical care, preventing you from working or enjoying activities with your loved ones. When others are to blame, you can hold them liable for medical bills, lost earnings, and other tangible costs. You also have the right to seek compensation for intangible losses, referred to as ‘pain and suffering.’

Our Naples personal injury lawyer protects victims and their loved ones in these cases, helping them get the maximum compensation they need to recover. Find out more about compensation for pain and suffering and the amount you may be entitled to in your claim.

Pain And Suffering In Naples Accident Claims

Personal injuries in Naples may occur due to falls, dog bites, defective products, motor vehicle crashes, and other causes. When reckless and negligent behavior on the part of others is responsible, you can hold them liable for your financial losses.

Under the Florida Statutes, economic damages cover any property losses, medical expenses associated with your treatment and recovery, and current and future lost income. You may also be entitled to compensation for intangible losses or non-economic damages. Referred to simply as ‘pain and suffering’ in a claim, this includes:

• The actual physical pain and suffering you endured during the accident and in recovering from your injuries;
• Mental anguish, including anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Any scarring or disfigurement you suffer;
• Lost enjoyment in life due to being unable to participate in your prior hobbies or activities;
• Loss of consortium, for emotional and relational changes that impact loved ones since your accident.

Naples Injury Claims: Compensation For Non-Economic Damages

To file a personal injury claim through the Collier County Court, you must prove that an accident happened, that it caused you actual injuries, and that the other party involved was to blame. Non-economic damages, or pain and suffering, alone is not enough. There must be tangible losses as well.

Once we establish your eligibility for pain and suffering in a Naples accident, there is no one method for calculating an amount. In some cases, a multiplier is used. This is a number between 1 and 5 multiplied by the total amount of economic damages to determine compensation for pain and suffering. Common factors that influence this multiplier and other methods for determining payment for pain and suffering include:

• How your accident happened;
• The severity of your injuries;
• Your prognosis and the amount of time it will take to recover;
• The overall impact your injuries have on you and your family;
• The degree to which the other party is responsible.

For Professional Legal Help, Contact Our Naples Personal Injury Lawyer Today

When personal injuries in Naples happen and others are to blame, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering. To get the maximum amount you need to recover, get professional legal help from Cardinal Law, P.A. Call or contact our office online and request a consultation today with our experienced Naples personal injury lawyer.

Sources:

leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0768/Sections/0768.72.html

collierclerk.com/court-divisions/civil-court/