Usually you can sue only for monetary damages, but in some cases you can be awarded damages for emotional distress and inconvenience as well. The cost to file a suit varies by jurisdiction.2017-10-25
How do you prove emotional distress?
- 1) Symptom onset and duration.
- 2) The intensity of your emotional distress.
- 3) Associated physical symptoms.
- 4) The root cause of your emotional distress.
- 5) Validation from medical professionals.
What circumstances can you sue for emotional distress?
- Intentional infliction or negligence.
- Evidence.
- Physical trauma.
- Medical malpractice.
- Witnessing a wrongful death.
- Personal injury.
- Wrongful arrests.
- Emotional distress after a traffic accident.
What can you sue a bank for?
Under some circumstances, you can sue a bank for its refusal to provide a loan. For example, if a bank has denied you a loan for a discriminatory reason (because of your color, gender, race, religion, or national origin), you may be able to file a lawsuit in federal court.2020-05-12
How much can you sue for emotional distress?
Emotional distress can often qualify for both special and general damages. Because of this, pain and suffering compensation usually amounts to 2 to 5 times the total costs of medical bills (therapies, medications, etc.) and lost wages from missed work. This amount can vary significantly on a case-by-case basis.2020-10-19
Can I sue my bank for emotional distress?
Usually you can sue only for monetary damages, but in some cases you can be awarded damages for emotional distress and inconvenience as well. The cost to file a suit varies by jurisdiction.2017-10-25