How much compensation for pain and suffering after a road traffic accident?

There are no fixed amounts for pain-and-suffering compensation — the sum depends on the nature, duration and impact of your injury. I quantify your claim based on the medical records.

After a road traffic accident involving injuries, the question quickly arises: how much compensation for pain and suffering (“Schmerzensgeld”) am I actually entitled to? The honest answer is: there are no fixed amounts or tables that apply automatically — every case is assessed individually on the basis of the specific injury. That makes the assessment more difficult, but not impossible.

How I can help you

• Evaluating your medical records and course of treatment
• Classifying the nature, duration and impact of your injury
• Quantifying a well-substantiated amount of compensation
• Negotiating with the opposing insurer — through to an out-of-court settlement or, if necessary, before the court

What matters legally

The legal basis is § 253 (2) BGB: where compensation is owed for an injury to body or health, you are additionally entitled to “fair compensation in money” for the non-material harm — that is, for pain, suffering and impairment that cannot be measured directly in euros. The law deliberately does not name a figure; the amount is a matter of judgment based on comparable cases.

The relevant factors include, among others: the nature of the injury, the duration of treatment and any incapacity to work, any lasting after-effects, and the impact on everyday life and work. I evaluate your medical reports, certificates and, where applicable, rehabilitation records, and derive a realistic, well-founded claim from them — you can find more on your further claims following an accident on the Traffic Accidents page.

I can only give you a serious figure once I know your records — blanket promises would be irresponsible at this stage. Bring me your medical findings, and I will tell you realistically where you stand and how we enforce this against the insurer.

This article provides general information and is no substitute for legal advice in an individual case. Last updated: 2026-06-27.

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