It depends on the details of your particular case. Only certain causes of action can claim damages for emotional distress. Also, it is up to a judge to decide if your claim is warranted or not after hearing all the testimony and any evidence presented to the court. You should consult with an attorney to discuss your situation.
No, unless you can sufficiently demonstrate that it caused "severe emotional distress."
A claim for emotional distress needs to be related to an action that would cause much more distress than mere incompetence. Plus, the government has sovereign immunity. Tort claims against the government require much more paperwork than a lawsuit against a private party. The answer in short, almost definitely no, you cannot. You can write your elected representatives however.
How is money awarded or decided in workers compensation cases?
The answer you want is in the lawsuit documents. Your attorney can answer your question.
The cost of a lawsuit on a hospital will depend greatly on the circumstance. The reasoning behind the lawsuit, the people involved, and the institution will all play a part in the amount that is awarded.
A wrong tooth lawsuit will usually result in a couple thousand dollars awarded to you. A tooth is not considered a high value lawsuit item.
Yes, you can get money for that. But you have to win a lawsuit and be awarded damages.
You can sue for just about anything, and people do. However, a strong case is presented with evidence. Physical tangible evidence to show your case (such as therapy sessions, medical bills, medications you are now taking for stress, or anxiety, any diagnosis of distress or anxiety). Hearsay is all to commonly used as evidence and its not entertaining for the judge. If you know of others who are in the same boat as you then they can testify as a witness in your case. If their are lots of others in the same boat maybe its time to think about a class action lawsuit.
In the US, a minor cannot file a lawsuit against anyone at all. BUT! if the child is awarded emancipation then they may sue for cause.
The consequences of discrimination is a lawsuit. If the person can prove that they were discriminated against, they can be awarded millions.
Typically there are a few types of damages that can be claimed in a personal injury lawsuit. Beyond measurable costs like wages lost due to injury, medical expenses, and property damage, there are special damages like pain and suffering and emotional distress.
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