Following a car accident, the injured person’s pain and suffering is considered when valuing a claim for settlement purposes. The main categories of car accident damages are economic damages — such as medical bills, lost income, and repairs to your vehicle — and non-economic ones, which are harder to put a dollar figure on, including pain and suffering. That includes the physical pain from the injury and the emotional trauma suffered during and after the accident. How much you can receive in compensation for pain and suffering will depend on numerous factors, including the severity of your injuries and the impact on your quality of life.