You Can Obtain Compensation For Emotional Distress Caused By An Automobile Accident

Every automobile accident comes with its own set of problems and injuries. The majority of these injuries are physical but, more often than not, some of them are emotional.

Going over how you can obtain compensation for emotional distress that was caused by an automobile accident and speaking with a Redding, CA, car accident attorney will allow you to obtain the compensation you deserve.

What Is Considered Emotional Distress?

The definition of “emotional distress” is as follows: mental suffering and/or a negative emotional response that arises from the effect or memory of a particular event, occurrence, pattern of events, or condition.

Some of the most notable symptoms of emotional distress are as follows:

● Weight Gain
● Anxiety
● Depression
● Insomnia
● Shame
● Fatigue
● Weight Loss

Just as an example, if you were in a car accident that led to anxiety, depression, and insomnia, then you would be suffering from emotional distress.

Can You Obtain Compensation For Emotional Distress After An Automobile Accident?

You can obtain compensation for emotional distress after an automobile accident. This is also true of other injuries that led to emotional distress of one sort or another.

Even though the above is true, if you are suffering from emotional distress that wasn’t the result of someone’s negligence or intention to inflict emotional distress, then obtaining compensation is considerably more difficult.

To obtain compensation for the emotional distress that was created as a result of an automobile accident, you must prove that this emotional distress was caused by the accident and that it has actively damaged your life.

Just as an example, if the accident created anxiety that has prevented you from going to work, and you have documentation that clarifies this, then you have economic damages for which you can obtain compensation.

How Can You Obtain Compensation For Emotional Distress?

The best way to obtain compensation for emotional distress is to hire an attorney who can help you file a California personal injury claim against the parties responsible for your injury.

A good example of the above is that if you were injured by a driver who was on their phone when they crashed into you, then you and your attorney can file a personal injury claim.

Outside of working with an attorney, it is of the utmost importance that you document as much as possible. Some of the circumstances, facts, and symptoms that you must document are as follows:

● The circumstances of the accident.
● The injuries that you sustained.
● The emotional distress you are experiencing.
● The economic losses you have suffered.
● The day-to-day difficulties you are experiencing.

Every single one of the above must be documented. This documentation will be used to build an effective case that allows you to obtain the compensation you are entitled to.

Speak With A Northern California Automobile Accident Attorney Today

If you are in an automobile accident and are suffering from emotional distress, it is very important that you obtain the compensation you deserve.

Speak with a Northern California automobile accident attorney at Maire & Deedon today, and we will help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to.