Pain and Suffering Compensation California
California recognizes two primary methods for calculating pain and suffering damages. There is no official formula for these types of damages, but California lawyers usually use one of two methods: Multiplier: The total economic losses (like medical bills, lost income, and property damage) are multiplied by a number between 1 and 5. Per Diem: A […]
Personal Injury Compensation Types (California)
California law allows injury victims to be compensated for economic damages (medical bills, lost wages) and non-economic damages (pain, suffering, emotional distress). Punitive damages are available in cases of malice or fraud. While most personal injury damages are not capped, medical malpractice cases have a $250,000 limit on non-economic awards. If you’ve been hurt because […]