There are certain cases, however, where a third party may have caused the accident Pain looks at the physical aspect of your case. Did you receive a concussion or break any bones? Did you receive a soft tissue injury or had internal injuries? These are the types of damages that fit under physical pain. What is the degree of pain from one to ten? Ten the worst while one is minimal. Does your pain get better with time? Suffering looks at the mental distress you suffered from the accident. Initially, suffering from being in the accident to sleepless nights thinking about the accident are just a few of the elements of suffering. Worrying about paying medical bills, losing a paycheck, or lack of recovery, would be mental suffering. Other examples may be related to stress, anxiety, or depression. In the worst case, you may have witnessed a death and may suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. How do you calculate these damages?and these types of injury lawsuits can be very complex. It is advisable to speak with an injury lawyer if a third-party caused your injury. The injury victims typically have to deal with two parties rather than one in these types of cases. For example: If you are in a company owned vehicle which is stopped at a red light and a third party vehicle crashes into the back end of the company vehicle causing you serious injuries, what would your options be to cover your injuries and other losses?