Pain and suffering

Some damages that might come under this category would be: aches, temporary and permanent limitations on activity, potential shortening of life, depression or scarring.

These demand for bodily injury compensation monies often set out damages that are similarly used in the court litigated pleadings.

[3] In most states the maximum monetary amount awarded for pain and suffering is capped at what is listed in the particular suit or written complaint.

The power and personality of the lawyer representing her or his client also may factor into a high money damage award case.

Some insurers have experimented with using computers which tabulate the data that is presented and grant the adjuster a level of money authority for which to settle the claim.