Ontario Personal Injury Claims:Pain and suffering Compensation. How Much Is My “Pain and Suffering” Worth?
One of the challenges that I face as an Ontario personal injury lawyer in Ottawa is explaining to people who have been seriously injured how much pain and suffering compensation they are entitled to. Each and every case is different. Calculating how much compensation an Ontario accident victim should receive for pain and suffering is also very challenging.
What is Pain and Suffering ? Compensation that lawyers refer to as “non-pecuniary damages”. Most people refer to this type of damages as “pain and suffering”.
How Do Courts Calculate “Pain and Suffering”? Unfortunately, there is no specific answer for calculating pain and suffering. Each case is very unique. What a judge does when determining compensation for pain and suffering is evaluate how the personal injury has affected the victim’s ability to function in everyday life and how the injury has effected the person’s enjoyment of life. From there compensation is calculated.
In other words, how have your injuries affected your normal day to day activities; ability to work; and your normal amenities of life? Your personal relationships ? How do your injuries affect the way you interact with your friends and family? Your co-workers ?
Maximum Award compensation for Pain and Suffering. The Supreme Court of Canada has placed a limit on the amount of compensation that accident victims are entitled to receive for non-pecuniary damages for pain and suffering.To date, the maximum compensation for pain and suffering is slightly more than $300,000.00. The maximum amount is only paid to the most catastrophically injured victims (quadriplegic, paraplegic, brain injury etc..) .
If you are considering a claim for compensation for pain and suffering and live in Ontario, it is important to have an experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer assisting you collect all the necessary information you need to make a detailed claim. Which will in turn, help assess your damages claim for pain and suffering. The best Ontario personal injury lawyers can help ensure you prepare your case properly, in a manner that will show the courts the amount of pain and suffering you are living with and the need for maximum compensation for you not only today but for the rest of your life.
I have been representing victims of serious personal injuries for over 10 years, helping injured victims get maximum compensation for their personal injuries.
Contact me for a free consultation. Home and hospital visits. Contact www.ottawainjury.ca
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#1 by ArianaWalk on May 13th, 2009 - 11:30 am
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#2 by Lynn gagnon on June 16th, 2009 - 9:41 am
I was hit by a car in November 2007. I received 22 stiches on my right eyebrow, a fractures wrist and thumb. I have nerve damage around my right eye and still have wrist pain. I sent a letter to the insurance company of the guy that hit me telling them that i intend to sue. I did not go any further with the claim as I felt it was not worth it. Last week I received a call from the insurance company asking me if I was still planning to pursue this. I told them yes and they offered to settle without going through a lawyer. How do I know what a fair settlement offer would be? and is itr worth pursuing this through a lawyer.
#3 by Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer David Hollingsworth on June 21st, 2009 - 11:33 am
Yes, this is worth pursuing. There are a number of Accident Benefits that you may be entitled to and are not receiving. Let’s discuss. Call me at 613 978-9549. You are under no obligations…
#4 by Joanne Alcamo on November 4th, 2009 - 3:44 pm
I was hit by a car on Nov.2 while crossing at a light on Royal YOrk Road. The girl said she didn’t see me she hit me knocked me down and i dislocated my shoulder, bruised my ribs, hurt my wrist and my hip. What if anything would my rights be i have to go to phisiotherapy to get the mobility back in my arm. I work full time plus i am a caregiver for my 76 year old mother. The injury was my right side which i am right handed i can’t raise my arm to bath or wash my hair.
Joanne Alcamo
#5 by Denis on September 3rd, 2010 - 5:24 am
I was involved in a car accident on Sept 9/2009. The car that hit me on the drivers side door was at fault and was charged by the police. I started feeling pain right away in my neck, left shoulder, upper back and really back headaches. I have been going to the therapy since then, however last Monday the clinic that i attend told me that the treatment plan ended and that they put in a new one and were waiting for the adjuster to approve it, but it’ll be two weeks that i haven’t gotten treatments. I would just like to know, is this normal. I am very frustrated and in alot of pain. I am thinking about suing. When is the right time to file a lawsuit. Do i have to wait to see if my injuries are permanent or not? In my opinion, since the accident, i haven’t gotten any better, does that make my injuries permanent? I am sorry, my english is not very good.
#6 by Chuck on June 10th, 2011 - 8:17 pm
10 months ago I caught fire at work. My employer never supplyed me with any safty gear as he was suposed to. I sufferd from severe 2nd degree and 1st degree burnes that surounded minor 3rd degree burns. It Coverd about 70% of my back upper left arm, neck and burnt hair off the back of my head. It was the most painful thing I have ever exsperienced. Even now the skin wont alow me to lift my arm compleatly and there is alot of scarring. Should I sue? Or do I not have a strong case?
#7 by Hanna on November 14th, 2011 - 1:43 pm
I’m looking for a lawyer in Toronto. Please provide me with any lawyer who can take my case regarding a dental damage.
Regards,
Hanna