When you are in an accident on New Jersey roads, your life changes in a second, and you can find yourself left with a damaged vehicle, injuries, medical bills, and rehabilitation that can last for years.
An experienced attorney can help you get compensation for your injuries. Reach out to speak with a car accident lawyer.
The following is essential information about how pain-and-suffering damages work after a car accident.
Categories of damages From a Car Accident
New Jersey defines the right that accident victims have to seek compensation for their physical and mental injuries as “pain and suffering” compensation. New Jersey pain-and-suffering could include:
- Disability
- The loss of enjoyment of life
- Bodily injuries
- Humiliation
- Shock
- Mental anguish
- Distress
This includes the consequences and natural effects that the injury causes in a person’s life. It covers what is happening now and what will happen in the future.
Determining Damages for Pain and Suffering
A jury will determine the amount of compensation a person is due for their injuries based on several factors, including the impact of the personal injury on the person’s life. This includes their professional and personal life.
A jury will also evaluate the mental or emotional health impact of the accident on the victim and how their daily activities, including sleep, recreation, marriage, and lifestyle, are impacted.
There Is No Limitation to Pain-and-Suffering Damages
Unlike other states, New Jersey does not cap the maximum damages a jury can award. The exception is with punitive damages. These are limited to five times the compensatory damage award. Therefore, it is unlikely that the cap on punitive damages will impact the amount you could potentially recover from the case.
Being in an automobile accident can be nerve-racking. The team at Glugeth & Pierguidi, P.C., understands how hard it can be to manage the financial impact of your injuries. Thankfully, with proper legal advice, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries that can help you get back to where you were before the accident. Contact us today to discuss your claim with an experienced car accident attorney.
David Pierguidi and Jared Glugeth understand how hard it may be for you and your family following an accident resulting from someone’s negligent actions. Get the medical treatment you need right away and then call our law firm at any time of day for answers to your questions.
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