Fair pain and suffering compensation varies based on injury severity, recovery duration, and permanent life impacts. Minor injuries typically receive 1.5 to 3 times medical expenses while severe permanent injuries can justify 5 times or higher multipliers. Factors increasing awards include chronic pain, emotional trauma, activity limitations, and inability to enjoy previous hobbies. Detailed documentation through pain journals, therapy records, and witness testimony about personality changes strengthens claims. Disfigurement, scarring, and loss of consortium add significant value beyond basic pain multipliers. Jury verdict research in your jurisdiction provides benchmarks for similar injuries helping establish reasonable ranges. Experienced attorneys present compelling narratives translating medical terminology into relatable human suffering juries understand and value appropriately.