The pain and suffering calculator is designed to help individuals estimate the compensation they may be entitled to for non-economic damages following an injury or accident. Non-economic damages are subjective and vary greatly from case to case, making them challenging to quantify without a structured approach.
How Does the Pain and Suffering Calculator Work?
The calculator considers several factors to provide an estimate for pain and suffering compensation. The primary factors include medical expenses, lost wages, and a pain multiplier. The pain multiplier typically ranges from 1 to 5, depending on the severity of the injury and the impact on the individual’s life. In more severe cases, a higher multiplier is used to reflect the greater suffering and inconvenience experienced.
Total Compensation = (Medical Expenses + Lost Wages) * Pain Multiplier
Variables:
- Medical Expenses: The total cost of medical treatment related to the injury ($).
- Lost Wages: The amount of income lost due to the inability to work ($).
- Pain Multiplier: A number