When Will an Insurance Company Pay Compensation for Pain and Suffering?
When the other party was clearly liable, most insurance companies will pay at least some amount of compensation for the pain and suffering that the victims suffered. However, insurance companies often attempt to get away with paying unreasonably low amounts for pain and suffering. When you have the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer, the amount is likelier to be increased to one that is reasonable.
There are a number of factors that affect the amount that insurance companies might pay, including the following:
- Severity of your injuries
- The type of pain and discomfort that people normally suffer from your type of injuries
- How your life, job and relationships have been affected by your injuries
- How long it will take for your injuries to heal
- If your injury will require additional care in the future