Mental Anguish & Emotional Distress

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Mental Anguish & Emotional Distress

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After being involved in an accident, a significant amount of people suffer from a great deal of mental anguish and emotional distress. Cases involving car accidents, dog bites or other scenarios can trigger significant reactions in victims. Although these symptoms are not as obvious as severe physical injuries, it is still possible to pursue compensation for them.

With the help of a skilled Harrisburg personal injury attorney from Metzger Wickersham, you benefit from advocacy backed by years of experience and the resources of one of the most established firms in Pennsylvania.

Signs of Emotional Distress & Mental Anguish

Mental and emotional anguish may not always be detectable to outsiders, but it can cause great harm to those affected by it. Psychological and mental distress after an accident can take shape in many ways.

Common signs and symptoms are:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Apprehension
  • Terror / Fear
  • Flashbacks
  • Confusion
  • Humiliation
  • Sorrow / Grief
  • Shock
  • Stress
  • Reclusiveness

How to Sue for Emotional Distress

The Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers at Metzger Wickersham can evaluate your case to see if mental anguish and emotional distress may factor into your personal injury claim. With proper representation, you may be able to claim compensation for your suffering. Our firm has a large support staff, which enables us to devote a great deal of attention to the specifics of your accident, your injuries, and even your mental and emotional health following the incident.

Then, we can effectively communicate those factors to the appropriate parties and ensure that you are taken care of. Don't let insurance companies gloss over the mental and emotional effects of your accident. Pursue the compensation that is rightfully yours in the wake of a traumatic incident.

How To Prove Emotional Distress

If you’ve been physically injured and wish to sue for emotional distress, you’ll need solid evidence that proves your case, such as witness statements, photos, and the testimony of medical experts.

Here are five ways that emotional distress caused by physical injury can be proven:

  1. Onset of Symptoms - It’s essential to document when the symptoms of the emotional distress began after your personal injury accident. You can start by recording changes to your regular routine, notifying your friends, colleagues, or employer, and seeking medical attention.
  2. Severity of Emotional Distress - Generally, in order to have a successful claim, the emotional distress that accompanies a physical injury must be severe enough to cause a significant change in your quality of life. The more prolonged and intense the emotional distress, the more likely it is that a court will rule in your favor.
  3. Associated Physical Symptoms - In addition to the emotional/mental symptoms of your distress, it is important to document any physical symptoms as well. This might include headaches, tension in the body, panic attacks, insomnia, and even gastrointestinal issues, just to name a few.
  4. Cause of Emotional Distress - Identifying the cause of your emotional distress after your personal injury accident is of utmost importance. Linking emotional distress to a singular, traumatic incident, such as a car accident or assault, is critical to having a successful claim.
  5. Medical Validation - Emotional distress claims caused by physical injury must be supported by at least one medical professional who is qualified to treat these types of psychological issues. You can include your initial diagnosis, documentation of your treatment, medication you are taking, and any other relevant information from your doctor.

Negligence is a key factor in personal injury cases. Pennsylvania has laws in place to protect victims of negligence. Under these laws, an injury victim has the right to pursue compensation for compensatory, punitive, and nominal damages. These may include medical expenses, property damage, time away from work, emotional pain and suffering, and acts of gross negligence.

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Call us at (888) 286-2850 to begin a free case evaluation. If your injuries don't permit you to travel to one of our offices, we'll come to you!

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