Intangible Damages: A View from a Personal Injury Lawyer
At BeterInBalans we often talk about the importance of staying in balance. How we feel in our heads has a major effect on our bodies. And if something serious happens, such as an accident, it can throw you completely off balance. This applies not only to your body , but certainly also to your heart and your thoughts.
An accident sometimes leaves visible wounds, but it can also hurt you inside. That inner pain, the kind you don’t see but you do feel, gets the attention it deserves on our website. Because healing is not just taking care of your bruises and fractures, it is also finding peace after a shock.
In the search for this inner peace, it is also important to know that there is such a thing as compensation for the invisible pain. That’s why today we’re sharing a story of someone who works every day to help people who need to heal not only their bodies, but also their hearts after an accident.
As personal injury lawyers, we come into contact every day with clients who have not only suffered physical injuries, but have also been emotionally and psychologically affected by an accident or incident. In addition to material damage such as medical costs and loss of income, there is often also non-material damage. But what exactly does that mean?
What is non-material damage?
Non-pecuniary damage , often also called non-pecuniary damages, refers to the non-financial damage that someone suffers after an accident. Think of pain, sadness, fear, reduced enjoyment of life or an impairment in the person. It is compensation for the suffering caused to someone and that cannot be expressed in money, but can be compensated with an amount of money.
How is the height determined?
Determining the amount of non-material damages is complex. There is no set formula for it. Judges look at previous rulings in similar cases (case law) and take into account various factors, such as the severity of the injury, the duration of recovery, the impact on daily life and the age of the victim.
Why is it so important?
For many victims, recognition of their suffering is at least as important as financial compensation. Non-pecuniary compensation can give them the feeling that their pain and sorrow are taken seriously. It can be an important step in the recovery process.
The role of the personal injury lawyer
As a personal injury lawyer, it is my job to recognize and advocate for the non-material damage suffered by my clients. It is not only about obtaining compensation, but also about offering a listening ear and providing legal support in an often emotional and stressful process .
Conclusion
Intangible compensation is an essential part of personal injury law. It recognizes the suffering of victims and offers them some form of compensation for the injustice done to them. As a personal injury lawyer, it is a privilege to assist clients during this difficult period and to fight for the recognition and compensation they deserve.