The experience of pain, distress, or hardship.
Suffering refers to physical or emotional pain and distress experienced by an individual as a result of another’s actions or negligence.
Yes, you can sue for suffering if it was caused by someone else’s actions or negligence.
You may be able to recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
You can prove suffering through medical records, witness testimony, and expert opinions.
Yes, there is a statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit for suffering, which varies by state and type of case.
Yes, you may be able to recover damages for the suffering of the deceased person prior to their death in a wrongful death case.
Yes, you may be able to recover damages for suffering in a personal injury case.
Yes, you may be able to recover damages for suffering in a medical malpractice case.
Yes, you may be able to recover damages for suffering in a product liability case.
Yes, you may be able to recover damages for suffering in a car accident case.
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This glossary post was last updated: 13th April 2024.
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