When most people think of personal injury claims, they often focus on physical injuries like broken bones or medical expenses. However, accidents and injuries can also leave emotional scars that are just as damaging as physical ones. Emotional distress is a type of damage that you may be entitled to recover in a personal injury case. Here’s what you need to know about emotional distress and how it is addressed in these claims.
What Is Emotional Distress?
Emotional distress refers to the mental and emotional suffering caused by an accident or injury. This can include anxiety, depression, fear, humiliation, sleep disturbances, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other psychological effects. For example, someone injured in a car accident might develop a fear of driving or experience ongoing panic attacks.
How Emotional Distress Fits Into a Personal Injury Case
Emotional distress is considered a non-economic damage, meaning it does not have a … Read More
