There is no quick and easy way to put an exact number on an injury claim. The law takes into account how your injuries have changed your life and affected you personally. In particular, the courts will consider how severe your injuries are and how long they last when determining the amount of compensation you are entitled to. A person who is paralyzed for life would be entitled to more compensation for pain and suffering than someone with a broken wrist. If the person with the broken wrist is a highly–paid professional hockey player who can never play again, the value the courts assign to the injury might not change. That being said, the overall value of the claim would increase because that person’s career and income are significantly impacted as a direct result of the injury.