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pain and suffering :: legal definition


Pain and suffering - n. the physical and mental distress suffered from an injury, including actual broken bones and internal ruptures, but also the aches, pain, temporary and permanent limitations on activity, potential shortening of life, depression and embarrassment from scarring, all of which are part of the "general damages" recoverable by someone injured by another's negligence or intentional attack. The dollar value of damages for pain and suffering is subjective, as distinguished from medical bills, future medical costs and lost wages which can be calculated, called "special damages."

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special appearance :: n. the representation by an attorney of a person i ... anged. See also: general appearance
special damages :: n. damages claimed and/or awarded in a lawsuit whi ... . See also: damages general damages
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statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll
suffering :: n. the pain, hurt, inconvenience, embarrassment an ... njury negligence pain and suffering
whiplash :: n. a common neck and/or back injury suffered in au ... r damages due to negligent driving.

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