Loss of Life Enjoyment

In most states, loss of life enjoyment may be a component of “pain and suffering” damages. Modernly however the loss of enjoyment of life has developed as a distinct element of allowable damages. In these cases, courts have drawn the distinction between the pain and suffering of the traumatic injury itself, and the loss of broader societal inclusion and opportunities. Typical examples of “loss of life enjoyment” include loss of self-esteem, personal care and diminished capacity for societal pleasure and leisure. Separating these two distinct damages in the personal injury space in California may be complex and benefit from assistance from qualified legal counsel.

In most states, loss of life enjoyment may be a component of “pain and suffering” damages. Modernly however the loss of enjoyment of life has developed as a distinct element of allowable damages. In these cases, courts have drawn the distinction between the pain and suffering of the traumatic injury itself, and the loss of broader societal inclusion and opportunities, including self-esteem, personal care and diminished capacity for societal pleasure and leisure options. Separating these to distinct damages in the personal injury space in California is far from complete.

You may be entitled to financial compensation for loss of life enjoyment. If your injury prevents you from engaging in former hobbies, sporting activities, family time, dancing etc. a claim may be available to you. In broadest terms however, recovery for loss of enjoyment of life in California is available where the injury sufferer can demonstrate an inability to continue in those life activities they formerly enjoyed. An experienced personal injury attorney can assist you in developing a legally cognizable strategy for receiving financial compensation for these losses.