2006-07-15 12:50:01 · 5 answers · asked by R-lynn 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not the victim. But you can bet your life that the person/persons/organization that is PAYING for the pain and suffering can in the size of the check they cut. And what's more important is that they will then find a way to avoid it happening again which is a major reason for bringing suit in the first place. Believe it or not, people do not go after pain and suffering awards because they want to be rich and can stick it to some company. There are normally much more idealistic reasons for taking such action. And of course it helps to have a blood sucking lawyer on your side also.
2006-07-15 12:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by Who cares 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no formula for this that I know of. The courts take alot of things into consideration in awarding ths,such as loss of wages, unable to perform sexual functions, loss of everyday functions,etc. Most states now have a maximum limit for this,but most disagree. Its hard to really figure what ones life is worth taking into consideration ones family size, married or not, children, contribution to society (teacher vs construction worker), the type of injury, amount of disability, etc. If everybody had a say so in this everyones life would be worth well over a billion dollars, so they limit it and hope it helps ease somewhat the pain and suffering. Hope this helps
2006-07-15 13:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good trick that Plaintiff's lawyers like to use is asking the jury the minimum amount of money they would accept to undergo what the Plaintiff experienced.
e.g. The Plaintiff lost use of his arm. How much would someone have to pay you to give up your arm?
2006-07-15 16:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Top 99% 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thinner my wallet the more pain I suffer?
2006-07-15 12:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I don't! That's a bit of a crazy thing. but then, I am not a lawyer.
2006-07-15 12:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by jarm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋