If you have been injured in a car accident in Utah, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering. Pain and suffering is a type of non-economic damage that can be difficult to quantify, but it refers to the physical and emotional pain and suffering you have endured as a result of the accident and your injuries.
In Utah, pain and suffering damages are typically awarded to compensate the injured person for the following:
Physical pain and discomfort caused by the injury
Emotional distress and mental anguish, such as anxiety and depression
Loss of enjoyment of life, such as the inability to participate in activities or hobbies that were previously enjoyed