In personal injury law, pain and suffering refers to the physical and emotional pain and suffering that a victim suffers as the result of an injury. While families of a deceased loved one will undoubtedly suffer their own deep emotional pain, this is not compensable in a wrongful death claim. But in New York, family members can recover damages for the pain and suffering that their loved one suffered before their death.  Not only does pain and suffering consider pain from physical injuries but also the mental and emotional pain they may have endured. Mental and emotional pain often extends well beyond the time that the physical pain has healed and can include such conditions as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.  Although it is difficult to quantify the pain and suffering that another person has experienced in an accident, with the skilled assistance of a New York wrongful death attorney, there are ways to calculate and claim pain and suffering in a wrongful death claim. To consult with an experienced lawyer, call Kucher Law Group at (929) 563-6780.