Juries often try to calculate your pain and suffering award using many different methods,  but our lawyers are also upfront and tell the jurors what we believe you're entitled to. Ultimately, no amount of money can make up for the impact pain has on one’s quality of life. For the purposes of legal compensation, however, there are a number of different techniques that can be used to estimate a fair amount of monetary damages. 

One option is to use a pain multiplier. Typically, this is done by totaling up the value of your medical bills and lost wages, then multiplying the sum by a factor of 1.5 to 5 depending on the severity of the pain and suffering experienced. Another option is to determine how many days you have endured or will endure pain, and then to place a dollar value on each day of pain cumulatively experienced. 

Regardless of what method you choose to determine your target settlement, the more evidence presented regarding the impact your pain has had on your life, the better your chances of winning a larger settlement. Taking photographs that make clear the extent of your injuries can help maximize compensation for pain and suffering. In addition, keeping a pain journal or a video diary can also be an effective means of documenting the affect your injury has had on your life.