Pain and Suffering (Pain and suffering compensation)
Pain and suffering (pain and suffering compensation (smartengeld)) is a collective term for other non-material damages. For example, you may no longer be able to pursue certain hobbies or have permanent visible injuries. This concerns damage that cannot be concretely calculated in another way.
This includes damage to vehicles, personal contribution to medical costs, clothing and telephone costs, travel expenses for family members, etcetera.
This is usually the largest damage item. If you are permanently limited in your earning capacity, you will receive immediate compensation for future damages over your entire future working period.
Frequently asked questions
What is a statement of damages (schadestaat)?
A statement of damages is an overview listing all your items of damage. It helps you to claim your full personal injury in a substantiated way from the liable party.
Which items belong in a statement of damages?
Among others pain and suffering, domestic help, economic vulnerability and other concretely calculable damage. Items that cannot be calculated otherwise often fall under pain and suffering.
Can I make a statement of damages myself?
Yes, with our free statement-of-damages tool you list your items clearly and download them as a Word document.