[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/can-i-be-compensated-for-my-pain-and-suffering\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/can-i-be-compensated-for-my-pain-and-suffering\/","headline":"Can I Be Compensated for My Pain and Suffering?","name":"Can I Be Compensated for My Pain and Suffering?","description":"You might have heard about the term \u201cpain and suffering\u201d in a news article or report. What exactly is pain and suffering, and how does it relate to the original injuries you sustained in an accident? According to Florida law, pain and suffering consists of two different areas: physical and mental. Depending on the circumstances...","datePublished":"2016-06-03","dateModified":"2025-11-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/#Person","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/can-i-be-compensated-for-my-pain-and-suffering.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/can-i-be-compensated-for-my-pain-and-suffering.jpg","height":334,"width":500},"url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/can-i-be-compensated-for-my-pain-and-suffering\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":348,"articleBody":"You might have heard about the term \u201cpain and suffering\u201d in a news article or report. What exactly is pain and suffering, and how does it relate to the original injuries you sustained in an accident?According to Florida law, pain and suffering consists of two different areas: physical and mental. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your case, you may be able to successfully receive pain and suffering damages from the responsible party, in addition to the medical costs directly related to the accident. Here, we\u2019ll discuss a few examples that can give you an idea of what this entails.Physical Pain and SufferingIf you were in a car crash, the negligent driver\u2019s insurance might have covered your medical costs. However, you could have additional expenses not covered by insurance. If, for example, the accident left you with burns that require several months or years of rehabilitation, as well as impact your ability to return to work, you might have a pain and suffering case. The damages could include your ongoing medical expenses and loss of income.Mental Pain and SufferingAlso commonly called \u201cmental anguish,\u201d this type of pain and suffering applies to the way you were affected emotionally after the accident. You might have\u00a0post-traumatic\u00a0stress disorder as a result of the crash. The frustration, hopelessness and depression you feel from not being able to work and having a reduced quality of life can also result in a claim for mental pain and suffering.As you can see, the different forms of pain and suffering have the potential to affect your life for years. If you were injured through no fault of your own, you may wish to pursue this action against the negligent party. At Zimmet & Zimmet, we have successfully represented numerous clients in their pain and suffering cases.\u00a0Contact our offices\u00a0to learn more.Have you been injured in an accident or fall? Do You have question and want to know your legal options. Call 386-255-6400\u00a0for a free consultation and remember there is NO FEE unless WE Win."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Can I Be Compensated for My Pain and Suffering?","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/can-i-be-compensated-for-my-pain-and-suffering\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]