When you have been injured in a car accident, the impact goes far beyond hospital visits and medical bills. Pain can change every part of daily life.
Simple tasks like getting dressed, bathing, cooking dinner, cleaning the house, or doing laundry can suddenly become exhausting or even impossible. That suffering is not just part of your recovery. Under Georgia law, it is part of your case.
At Hasty Pope, we make sure your full story is told.
What Pain and Suffering Means in Georgia
Pain and suffering is the legal term for the physical and emotional impact of an injury. It includes physical pain from the injury itself, the aggravation of pain when carrying out daily activities, the loss of enjoyment of life when you can no longer do the things you once loved, and the emotional distress tied to your injuries and limitations.
Insurance companies want to reduce your case to only medical bills and lost wages. Pain and suffering reflects the real toll an accident takes on your life, and Georgia law recognizes that.
How Pain and Suffering is Proven
Juries and insurance adjusters do not feel your pain firsthand. That is why it is critical to document and communicate how your injuries affect your everyday life.
This may include medical records that show the severity of your injuries, testimony from doctors and specialists that confirm your limitations, personal accounts of how pain interferes with daily tasks, and statements from family and friends about the changes they have witnessed.
When we present your case, we do not just show the bills. We show the jury your life.
Why This Matters in Your Case
Pain and suffering damages are often a significant part of the compensation you are entitled to. They ensure that your recovery reflects more than numbers on a page. It reflects what has truly been taken from you.
By telling the complete story, we make sure juries and insurance companies understand the real cost of your injuries.
Our Commitment
Pain does not end when the doctor leaves the room. It follows you into every corner of your life. That is why Georgia law makes it reimbursable, and why our role is to make sure your story is fully told.
At Hasty Pope, we fight for more than medical bills. We fight for justice that recognizes the pain you carry and the daily challenges you face.