What is Pain and Suffering?
This is the legal term for one element of damages in a tort claim, which includes physical and emotional stress and distress, that is attributed to the tortfeasor's negligence in causing the accident and the injury.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:
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