Mental Anguish and Emotional Distress

Mental Anguish and Emotional Distress Is a Response to Trauma

Mental anguish and emotional distress are similar to "pain and suffering" damages, but there are distinctions. This type refers to mental and emotional responses to the trauma of a physical event.

Common symptoms of mental anguish would include:

  • Anxiety
  • Apprehension
  • Confusion
  • Humiliation
  • Shock
  • Sorrow
  • Terror

An Accident Can Trigger Mental Anguish and Emotional Distress

Mental anguish and emotional distress could strike a victim after a car or truck accident. It's not uncommon for a workplace injury to result in mental anguish and emotional distress.

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