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Compensation for Emotional Distress in Personal Injury Cases

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Compensation for Emotional Distress in Personal Injury Cases

Compensation for Emotional Distress in Personal Injury Cases

Suffering a severe personal injury from the actions of someone else can be emotionally overwhelming. Depending on the details of what happened, you might be eligible for additional compensation for emotional distress. Exploring common signs of emotional distress may help you figure out whether this applies to your situation. Reach out to a Wilmington accident lawyer to learn more.

SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

Finding out about the most common signs of emotional distress may help you decide whether you might be eligible for additional compensation. You may not have to settle for less compensation if some of these signs apply to you. Emotional distress is generally described as mental stress that happens after experiencing or witnessing a disaster or injury.

What makes emotional distress stand out from common stress after an intense experience is how long and impactful emotional distress can be. Unlike usual stress, emotional distress tends to last days or weeks after the incident. Emotional distress also tends to impact people in multiple ways, to the point of interfering with life due to:

  • Sleep problems
  • Sadness
  • Fatigue
  • Excessive worry and stress
  • Withdrawing from others
  • Lost interest in usual activities
  • Avoiding reminders of the incident

Some of these signs of emotional distress may overlap with some signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If the incident that caused your personal injuries was severe enough, then sometimes PTSD can develop. Seeking professional help can be one way to explore this further and figure out ways to escape these uncomfortable feelings. 

HOW COMPENSATION FOR EMOTIONAL DISTRESS WORKS 

Compensatory damages cover a wide range of types of compensation for personal injuries. When it comes to compensation for emotional distress, many people mix this up with pain and suffering compensation. What makes pain and suffering different Compensation for Emotional Distress in Personal Injury Casesfrom emotional distress is that pain and suffering focuses on pain caused by a personal injury.

This pain can be physical pain from the injuries themselves or emotional pain from the circumstances. Medical experts and witnesses may testify to prove pain and suffering damages. Whereas emotional distress is more based on personal injuries that involve exposure to dangers, whether the dangers are directly experienced or involve threats.

Intentional wrongs like physical assault are examples of directly experiencing injuries from someone else. Car accidents and workplace accidents may involve unintentional experiences of danger or feeling threatened by hazards. Consider contacting a Wilmington personal injury lawyer to navigate the complexities of proving emotional distress damages.

An experienced lawyer can work with you to prove these damages. Once hired, your lawyer can take legal steps to maximize your compensation for the personal injuries you suffered. Depending on the situation, you could be eligible for additional compensation.

CONTACT EDELSTEIN MARTIN & NELSON FOR LEGAL HELP

You may not have to deal with the costs of a personal injury much longer. Feel free to call Edelstein Martin & Nelson by dialing (302) 504-4815 to speak with a Delaware personal injury attorney for a free consultation today about your legal options. Our experienced team of lawyers might be able to help you obtain compensation for emotional distress, pain and suffering, and medical expenses. We can be found in Wilmington, DE.

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