Can I recover damages for emotional distress in a pedestrian accident case?

Yes, you can recover damages for emotional distress in a pedestrian accident case in Pennsylvania. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, the court may award damages for your emotional distress. In order to be eligible to recover emotional distress damages, you must have sustained significant and permanent emotional or psychological harm as a result of the accident. The harm must have been severe enough to cause you to change your lifestyle and adversely affect your daily activities. Additionally, you must also demonstrate that the other party was negligent and that their negligence directly caused the accident that resulted in your emotional distress. This means you must be able to demonstrate that the other driver was at fault for the accident by providing evidence such as witness statements, police reports, or documentation of the accident scene. If you are able to prove the driver’s negligence in causing your emotional distress, the court may award you damages for your physical and emotional injuries and for your pain and suffering. However, it is important to note that these types of damages are difficult to recover and are often complicated to prove. Therefore, it is important to speak to a personal injury lawyer to discuss your available legal options and to ensure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to.

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