When someone is injured in an accident, the financial costs are often obvious. Medical bills, physical therapy, and lost wages can quickly add up. However, many injury victims experience another type of harm that is harder to measure: physical pain and emotional distress.
In California personal injury cases, these damages are commonly referred to as pain and suffering. Unlike medical expenses, pain and suffering damages compensate victims for the physical discomfort, emotional trauma, and overall disruption to their lives.
