Dictionary
pain and suffering
a category of damages in tort for physical, mental and emotional distress or trauma
She is suing for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, permanent disability and property damage.
Phrase Bank
- The claimant obtained damages (=compensation) for pain and suffering.
- The large award was justified despite the absence of (=lack of) pain and suffering.
Additional Notes
- The dollar value of damages for pain and suffering is subjective, as distinguished from medical bills, future medicals and lost wages which can be calculated (=special damages).