In Georgia, there are many different damages claims that can be made for a person who has been injured in an auto accident. Based on our experience, the most common we see are claims for the medical bills, future medical bills, lost wages, and a claim for pain, suffering, anxiety, shock and worry.

Pain and suffering is not a made up term. This is an item of monetary damages called a general damage, which is different than a special damage (like medical bills). The Georgia Supreme Court has identified 8 factors that a jury must take into consideration when deciding the value of an injured person’s pain and suffering claim:

• Interference with normal living;
• Interference with enjoyment of life;
• Loss of capacity to labor and earn money;
• Impairment of bodily health and vigor;
• The fear of extent of injury;
• Shock of impact;
• Actual pain and suffering, past and future;
• Mental anguish, past and future.

We have handled hundreds of auto accident cases. We have the experience to protect our clients and do everything necessary to obtain optimal compensation for our clients, while they can solely focus on the most important thing – getting proper medical care so they can heal from their injuries to the best of their ability.