When you hear the phrase “pain and suffering,” what comes to mind? Ambulance-chasing lawyers? Billboards and phonebook ads? The infamous hot coffee lawsuit?

In the latest micro-episode of Unseen Impact, Rory Pendergast and his new co-host Kerrie Rez dig beneath the clichés to reveal a surprising truth: the right to seek damages for pain and suffering isn’t just legal jargon—it’s rooted in America’s founding principles.

Rory, sporting red, white, and blue sweatbands, explains how Thomas Jefferson’s words in the Declaration of Independence—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—connect directly to modern personal injury law. The law doesn’t guarantee happiness, but it recognizes your right to pursue it. And when an injury robs you of that pursuit—physically, emotionally, or socially—the legal system steps in to help make things right.

From courtroom jury instructions to real-world examples of clients whose lives were derailed by injury, this episode is a lively reminder that pain and suffering damages are about restoring dignity, not just writing checks.

So next time someone scoffs at “pain and suffering,” remember: it’s not just about lawsuits—it’s about the American promise that everyone deserves a fair shot at happiness.

Listen to the full episode and see why at Rory Law, every day is the 4th of July. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe at Olasmedia.com!