Pain & Suffering

Arizona Accident Lawyers for Pain and Suffering

"Pain and suffering" is a term most people have heard, but few may fully understand. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by the negligence or recklessness of another driver, a vehicle manufacturer, or those responsible for maintaining the streets and highways, you are entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering as well as your past and future medical expenses and lost wages and earning capacity.

If you have been injured in a car accident, contact Solomon and Relihan. We are Phoenix injury attorneys with more than 30 years experience helping accident victims in Maricopa County and throughout Arizona. Our experienced legal team can work with you to receive the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.

Determining the Value of Pain and Suffering

"Pain and suffering" generally refers to the physical pain, discomfort, anxiety, and emotional distress caused by the injury, medical treatment, and often slow process of healing. Arizona recognizes that each person's situation is unique, and so does not attempt to mandate any specific minimum or maximum dollar amount for pain and suffering. Instead, Arizona leaves the decision to the discretion of the trier of fact--the judge, jury, or arbitrator hearing the case.

Determining an appropriate amount of compensation for pain and suffering can be very difficult because many different factors will affect the evaluation. For example:

• Nature, Duration, and Severity of Injury - Your physician's records will describe your injury and your course of medical treatment, but the manner in which you deal with your injury also can affect what a jury or insurance company believes about the nature, duration, and severity of your injury. Did you seek medical attention promptly, show up for all your scheduled doctor appointments, and follow your physician's advice on work/activity restrictions and other recommendations?

• Experience of Pain - People experience pain differently, and their reactions to pain can vary greatly. At Solomon & Relihan, we have been representing victims of personal injury for over thirty years, and we know how to present the facts of your individual case to reveal the ways that the aches, pains, and discomfort of your injury affected your life.

• Impact on Quality of Life - An injury can also have a dramatic effect on your daily life, preventing you from participating in activities, taking care of your family and home, and even earning a living This can sometimes lead to psychological problems, such as anxiety or depression, or harm your relationships with your loved ones.

This list is far from exhaustive, of course, and you should discuss the specifics of your case with your legal team from Solomon and Relihan to determine how best to document and present your claim for pain and suffering.

Contact Solomon & Relihan, Arizona Auto Accident Attorneys

The difficulty in evaluating and establishing a claim for pain and suffering makes it essential that you have an experienced, competent lawyer representing you to receive full and proper compensation for your injuries. For a free initial consultation with a lawyer, contact our Phoenix law firm by e-mail or by telephone. For your convenience, home and hospital visits are available upon request.