suffering

Definition of "suffering"
  1. Pain, distress, and inability to carry out normal activities due to an injury caused by another's negligence or wrongdoing, facilitating recovery of general damages
How to use "suffering" in a sentence
  1. His suffering after the accident was evident by his inability to perform daily chores.
  2. The company was held liable for the worker's suffering following the onsite accident.
  3. Her suffering from the incident resulted in a successful claim for general damages.

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