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Pain and Suffering Damages in Mississippi<\/h1>\n
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Mississippi is the heart of the South. It is a historian\u2019s dreamland, with plenty of historical landmarks from the Civil War and Civil Rights movement. It is also the home of Oprah Winfrey and the source of much of our nation\u2019s catfish supply. But, if you\u2019re a resident, history buff tourist, or simply passing through on the way to Mardi Gras in Louisiana, take note of the laws governing pain and suffering damages in Mississippi \u2013 a car accident or medical malpractice mistake could drastically alter your lifestyle, while the damage caps could limit compensation.<\/p>\r\n

What Are Pain and Suffering Damages?<\/h2>\r\n

You hear about \u201cpain and suffering\u201d damages<\/a> in television shows and John Grisham novels, but what are they really? These damages account for the physical pain and emotional distress that a person deals with after an accident or intentional harm by another person. The emotional distress (or \u201canguish\u201d) portion of these damages often factors in depression, anxiety, loss of sleep, and other mental symptoms that accompany the injuries sustained. Because there is no dollar amount immediately associated with them, pain and suffering awards are considered non-economic (or \u201cgeneral\u201d) damages.<\/p>\r\n

Some of the factors that may be considered when attempting to place a dollar value on pain and suffering include:<\/p>\r\n