Pain and suffering” are some of the trickiest things to calculate in a car accident case, as there is no set dollar value for these types of losses. In most cases, pain and suffering is calculated based on historical precedent, meaning the value of pain and suffering calculated in the past for similar accidents/injuries. Other factors are also heavily considered when calculating pain and suffering. These may include the recommendations of legal professionals, the nature and severity of the victim’s injuries, the impact of the victim’s injuries on their overall life and well-being, and more.In the simplest terms, the more serious your injuries, the more serious your pain and suffering are considered to be. For example, the court will likely rule that a person who suffers a broken arm and concussion but makes a full recovery in a matter of months has experienced significantly less pain and suffering than someone who sustains a severe spinal cord injury, resulting in permanent total paralysis.