What can I do to recover for the pain and inconvenience Ive gone through?
In Georgia, the law infers that “pain and suffering” flow from personal injuries. Legally, at trial, the amount you are entitled to recover from an “at fault” party for the pain and suffering you receive from an accident is determined by “the enlightened conscience of fair and impartial jurors”. However, most cases where pain and suffering are claimed are settled before trial. The settlement of your pain and suffering will obviously turn on the facts of your particular situation, but to evaluate such a claim the following elements are often taken into consideration by both claimants and insurance adjustors: (a) Whether your injury has resolved completely, or if you are still in pain or have permanent scars or a permanent disability rating. (b) Whether your injury requires invasive procedures, such as surgery, or responded well to more conservative treatments such as physical therapy. (c) Whether you were disabled from your job, temporarily or permanently. (d) Whether your daily life ac
