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Can party recover damages for severe emotional distress absent a showing of physical injury?
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What is parasitic damage?
Damages for which there's no basis of action by itself. e.g. the plaintiff could recover for emotional distress (parasitic damage) caused by injury, but only if it accompanied by a physical or pecuniary injury.
Does Alabama have zone of danger test in tort law?
Yes, Alabama follows the zone of danger test in tort law. This test requires the plaintiff to establish that they were within the zone of danger of physical impact caused by the defendant's negligence in order to recover damages. Alabama courts have applied this test in cases involving claims for emotional distress resulting from witnessing a traumatic event.
Is anxiety considered personal injury?
That issue sometimes arises in matters that require, by law, a permanent injury in order to recover damages for "pain and suffering". Many states employ the "impact rule" which requires a physical impact before one is entitled to recover damages for anxiety (by whatever name called).
What court procedure allows for collecting damages to property?
A suit to recover damages in civil court.
What kind of damages can a plaintiff recover if a defendant's actions have been fraudulent wanton or outrageous?
The kind of damages a plaintiff can recover if a defendant's actions have been fraudulent, wanton, or outrageous depends on the damages to the plaintiff. If the actions are wanton, the damages tend to be higher than if they are simply fraudulent.
How can I recover damages from a car accident when the fault driver has no insurance?
Sue
How long does it take to recover from acid rain damages?
25 to 100 years
Noncriminal wrongs for which the injured party can sue ans recover damages?
Torts
Can you sue a drunk driver for damages if they died in the accident?
Get a lawyer. You can recover damages from his estate but it needs to be filed before the estate clears probate.
How much did it cost to recover the damages hackers caused?
about,9 million dollars approximately
How long did it take for Chicago to recover after the disaster the great Chicago fire?
It took about 10 years for Chicago to recover from the fire damages. - by: Joshua Vargas
Why they need to recover emotionally?
When people have a trauma in their life they can recover physically from the event but depending on the trauma the emotional scar may last a lot longer. It is important to receive counseling or help when dealing with emotional scars.
