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Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers

• Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyer

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Why Only us ?
Our team has created a case management system to
ensure that you receive the care, attention and
results you need. We regularly remind clients to
visit their doctors and keep records of all
treatments, prescriptions, therapy sessions and
more. Our lawyers are in court every day to
ensure our clients receive a just outcome. We go
above and beyond what the average law firm does.
For example, if you have no transportation to the
hospital or a doctor visit, we can arrange
transportation for you. We will deal with the
legal issues you face so you can concentrate on
getting better. Our injury lawyers are committed
to honesty, persistence, responsiveness and
personal attention. We make sure you receive
regular case updates throughout the litigation
process. When it is time to resolve your case
whether in court or at the negotiation table
having the Power of Perkins on your side means
the best outcome possible. Our goal is to achieve
the results you deserve.
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How Pain and Suffering Compensation Is Determined
in Your Accident Claim

• If you are involved in an accident caused by
  someone else, you may endure all types of issues.
  Along with dealing with the damages to your
  property and injuries that result in significant
  medical bills, theres a good chance you will
  deal with quite a bit of pain and suffering.
• Filing a personal injury lawsuit allows you to
  receive compensation for all these things
  including your pain and suffering.
• Remember, though, that personal injury litigation
  in Connecticut can be complex and challenging.
  Because of this, its best to reach out to our
  legal team at Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers for
  help. We can review your case and ensure you
  receive the compensation you deserve.

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What Are Pain and Suffering?

• Pain and suffering are used to describe the
  emotional or physical trauma you experience
  because the accident you are involved in and the
  injuries you suffer.
• For example, you may be involved in an accident
  that leaves you with a back or neck injury that
  makes it impossible to participate in things you
  did in the past, before the accident. You may
  endure burns in an accident that result in
  permanent scarring or disfigurement. In some
  cases, the experience and trauma from the
  accident may leave you not sleeping or being
  unable to function as you once did.
• The fact is that the injuries caused by an
  accident can cause both psychological and
  physical issues that stay with you for the rest
  of your life. Because of this, you deserve to
  receive compensation for your pain and suffering.
  The tricky part is determining a value for your
  pain and suffering.

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What Insurance Companies Consider When
Determining Pain and Suffering Compensation

• Several factors are considered when determining
  the amount of compensation you deserve for your
  pain and suffering after an accident. Some of
  these factors include
• Evidence from Doctors and Other Medical Providers
• Symptoms from your injuries, such as back
  sprains, a concussion, neck injuries, and
  whiplash, may take several days to become
  apparent. If you fail to seek medical treatment
  soon after your accident, theres a good chance
  your injury will not be considered serious and
  therefore it will not be worth much in terms of
  pain and suffering compensation.
• Its good to schedule an appointment for delayed
  symptoms if you did not see a doctor right after
  the accident. This will provide documentation for
  your injuries. The documentation is invaluable
  when it comes to pursuing pain and suffering
  damages after an accident.

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Additional Evidence Reviewed by Insurance
Companies

• During the evaluation of your personal injury
  claim, the insurance company will require a
  release of your medical records. If you took time
  away from school or work to go to the doctor
  because of accident-related injuries, then you
  can use this documentation to support and
  validate your claim. This also applies to the
  lost wages that you incurred because of the time
  you had to spend away from your work to recover
  from the injuries.
• The insurer will also review records related to
  your situation to determine how much your pain
  and suffering are worth. Some of the records they
  will look at include
• Costs of prescription medications
• Medical records
• Documentation from your employer related to the
  time you miss at work
• Medical bills
• Receipts for any assistive medical devices or
  over-the-counter medications
• Photos of your injuries
• You should keep your documentation, receipts, and
  records related to your accident available and
  secure to ensure you can access them when needed.

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Use the Multiplier Method

• Its almost impossible for insurance companies to
  come up with a number to compensate for pain and
  suffering. Because of this, the multiplier method
  is commonly used.
• This is when the insurance company will add up
  all your tangible damages first. This includes
  things you can prove like medical costs, lost
  wages, etc. Once this number is known, they will
  multiply it by a number ranging between 1.5 and
  five.
• The number that is used as the multiplier is
  determined by the degree of your pain and
  suffering related to the accident.
• An example would be if you experienced severe
  injuries in the accident. This would be something
  like a permanent disability. In this case, the
  number would be higher than if you had a few
  broken bones that healed.
• The more severe your injuries, the higher the
  multiplier that is used.

Use the Multiplier Method
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Use the Per Diem Method
Another option is the per diem method. However,
this is not as common as the multiplier method.
With this method, a dollar value is assigned to a
single day of damages (usually a days pay from
your job), and then the amount is multiplied by
how many days your injuries caused you to be out
of work. Contact Our Legal Team for Help with
Your Accident Case Getting the most money
possible for your pain and suffering is
challenging. Our legal team is here to help.
Contact us if you have questions or want
assistance with your personal injury claim.
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