A tool designed to estimate the non-economic damages stemming from physical and emotional distress following a vehicular collision quantifies subjective experiences. For example, consider an individual who sustains a whiplash injury and experiences anxiety about driving after a car accident. This tool attempts to translate these intangible losses into a monetary value.
These estimations play a vital role in insurance claim negotiations and legal proceedings, providing a baseline figure for settlement discussions. Historically, the determination of compensation for these types of damages relied heavily on subjective assessments. These instruments offer a more structured and ostensibly objective starting point.