In Georgia, you can pursue pain and suffering damages that include funds to cover your emotional distress, mental suffering, and physical pain after an accident. Pursuing this form of compensation can help you fully financially recover.
The legal team at Van Sant Law can give you more information about all the compensation available to you after an accident. You can get the answers you need today from an Atlanta personal injury lawyer.
What Georgia Pain and Suffering Damages Can You Pursue?
In Georgia, you can pursue pain and suffering damages to pay for your physical suffering and pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of companionship.
These losses may focus on:
- Long-term chronic pain
- Discomfort caused by your injuries
- Feelings of fear, depression, or anxiety
- Difficulties engaging in your hobbies or favorite activities
- Changes to your connections with loved ones
The legal team at Van Sant Law can provide you with more information about the pain and suffering damages you can pursue in Georgia, so you fully understand this part of your compensation after an accident.
Your attorney can also discuss other potential forms of compensation when you get help.
How Much Compensation Can You Get for Pain and Suffering?
The amount of compensation you can receive for your pain and suffering after an accident will vary. The attorneys at Van Sant Law will need to carefully assess the ways your accident affected your mental and emotional health to determine an accurate value for these losses.
Additionally, your degree of fault for the accident could impact the amount of compensation you receive. Georgia uses modified comparative fault laws to handle personal injury claims, meaning that you can get compensation if you contribute to an accident, but that the court reduces your total compensation by your percentage of fault.
An attorney can tell you more about the potential value of your claim when you reach out and get a consultation.
Other Forms of Compensation Available in Georgia
The funds available to you for your pain and suffering are often called non-economic (or general) damages.
In addition to this form of compensation, you may qualify to receive payment for your:
Economic (or Special) Damages
Economic damages have a direct connection to your accident and a precise dollar value. These damages can include your medical bills, lost wages, and even property damage in some cases. An attorney from Van Sant Law can track these losses and include them in your personal injury claim.
Punitive Damages
In some cases, you may qualify for punitive damages. The court uses these damages to punish the party responsible for the accident. They do not directly correlate to any of the losses you sustained in your accident.
Note that Georgia law generally caps punitive damages at $250,000, though exceptions exist for specific situations like DUI collisions. Your attorney can give you more information about this form of compensation and whether you qualify to receive it.
How Do You Pursue Pain and Suffering Damages in Georgia?
You can pursue funds to cover all of your losses, including your pain and suffering, through several methods.
These options include:
Insurance Negotiations
The legal team at Van Sant Law works to help many clients negotiate insurance settlements after accidental injuries. The negotiation process involves reviewing settlement offers from insurance companies and pushing back on unfair offers.
In many cases, injury victims can get the funds they need to cover their losses by accepting a fair settlement offer.
Personal Injury Lawsuits
If the representatives of the liable party refuse to negotiate, your attorney may help you file a personal injury lawsuit. A lawsuit allows you to seek the funds you need through the court system.
A skilled attorney can explain the steps you need to take to file a lawsuit, gather evidence to support your claim, and present your case. You need help from an attorney who will work tirelessly to secure a fair verdict if your claim goes to trial.
Get Dedicated Help From Our Legal Team in Georgia
So, what pain and suffering damages can you pursue in Georgia? With the help of our team at Van Sant Law, you can pursue funds to cover your emotional distress, physical pain, mental anguish, and other non-economic damages.
Our dedicated personal injury attorneys can also help you get the compensation you deserve for your economic losses. We can even discuss your eligibility to receive punitive damages after an accident caused by another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct.
Our legal team has decades of combined experience and a reputation for securing maximum compensation for those who turn to us for help.
We’ll put you first, review your needs, and develop a personalized strategy to handle your claim. Make the right call after an accident by reaching out to us and discussing your next steps.
