There is no set-in-stone formula that New Mexico’s personal injury lawyers use to calculate the value of losses like pain and suffering in a client’s personal injury claim. Instead, the pain and suffering that our clients suffer will differ from accident to accident. We take the unique features of our clients’ cases into account when assigning them a dollar value.
If you are wondering whether or not you have the right to request compensation based on the pain and suffering you endured due to a recent accident, you can book a free case consultation with our personal injury lawyers at Dominguez Law. We take steps to maximize the compensation our clients walk away with after filing their claims.
Breaking Down the Differences Between Each Personal Injury Case
The losses each person faces after a serious accident will vary from case to case. As such, there is no formula that can account for the amount of pain and suffering you endured at the hands of someone else’s negligence. It is our job, as personal injury lawyers, to refer to the evidence from your accident to calculate the individualized value of your losses.
You can, however, trust our team to find the best ways to maximize the compensation you request when moving your personal injury claim forward. We believe that accident victims deserve to walk away from their cases with money in their hands.
As such, you can work with our team to better understand how we establish the specific value of your losses and how we determine what calculative efforts to make on your behalf.
How Can You Identify Your Pain and Suffering After a Serious Accident?
Quantifying “pain and suffering” is easier when you have an experienced attorney on your side. The conditions that fall under the umbrella of “pain and suffering” and subsequently entitle you to accident compensation may include the following:
- Depression
- Nightmares and night terrors that impact your quality of life
- Personal feelings about impairments, scars, and/or new disabilities
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
If you want to request compensation for losses like these, you need to supply a court with evidence that these losses stem directly from your accident. Our team can help you connect with psychologists who can provide testimony on your behalf.
Can Economic Pain and Suffering Overlap With Emotional Pain and Suffering?
There are instances wherein your physical pain may overlap with the emotional pain and suffering of an accident. You can work with medical professionals to assess your level of physical pain after an accident. Our team can then take your statement and implement a professional’s opinion into your request for support.
You may specifically have the right to request damages for pain and suffering related to physical ailments like the following:
- Soft tissue injuries
- Damage to your internal organs
- Internal bleeding
- Broken bones or fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries and/or concussions
- Neck injuries, including whiplash
- Spinal cord and back injuries
- Lacerations
- Puncture wounds
- Loss of limbs and/or amputations
Notably, if you want to include these losses in your claim, you must submit evidence proving their severity and tie them to your recent accident. Our team can help you make these connections without infringing on any time you need to attend physical therapy or otherwise recover from your injuries.
When Should You Contact a New Mexico Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you want to maximize the compensation you receive for your pain and suffering after a serious accident, it is in your best interest to contact a New Mexico personal injury lawyer within a few weeks of your accident. The sooner you get in touch with a legal representative, the faster you can get your hands on the evidence most relevant to your recovery.
You also have to worry about New Mexico’s personal injury statute of limitations. The personal injury statute of limitations limits the amount of time you have to build a case against a negligent party. If you can’t file your claim within two years of your accident, you may lose the chance to ask for compensation based on your pain and suffering.
Your Personal Injury Claim Consultation Comes Free of Charge
Are you looking for someone to help you recover from a serious personal injury accident? You have the right to book a free case consultation with our personal injury lawyers in New Mexico today. We offer our services on a contingency fee basis so everyone in New Mexico can get the legal advice they need to hold the right people accountable for their losses.
We can break down your right to ask for compensation based on your pain and suffering, not to mention your other losses, as your case evolves. If you are ready to get the justice you deserve, you can contact our office online or call our representatives at (505) 850-5854.
