Can I sue for emotional distress after a school bus accident?

Yes, you can sue for emotional distress after a school bus accident in North Carolina. Generally, you can sue for emotional distress if you experienced physical and/or emotional harm due to another person’s negligence or intentional wrong. Emotional distress is typically categorized as one of the physical or mental injury damages in a tort claim. The North Carolina Supreme Court has made it clear that emotional distress is compensable in North Carolina when it is a direct result of a negligent act or an intentional wrong. In order to make a successful claim for emotional distress, you must be able to prove that the negligent act or intentional wrong directly caused the emotional distress. If you can, you may be able to recover the cost of your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses related to the emotional distress. When a school bus accident occurs, you can potentially make an emotional distress claim against the school district, the bus driver, or anyone else involved in the accident if you can prove that they were at fault. In order to make a successful claim, you must be able to prove that the school bus accident caused you physical and/or emotional distress and that it would not have occurred but for the negligence or intentional wrong of the accused party. If you experienced emotional distress due to a school bus accident in North Carolina, contact an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss your legal rights and options. An attorney can evaluate your case and work to help you recover the maximum compensation you may be entitled to under the law.

Can I sue for emotional distress after a school bus accident?

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