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Can I Claim Emotional Distress After an Accident?

No matter the type of personal injury accident you experienced, the emotional toll it takes can be insurmountable. If another party was responsible for the event and your resulting injuries, it can make your emotional distress even more severe. You may be entitled to pursue compensation for your mental pain. Our Conway personal injury attorneys can help you understand your legal rights and options under South Carolina personal injury laws.

Economic Damages You Can Pursue After a Conway Personal Injury Accident

Known for its historic Riverwalk, Conway is home to thousands of residents who enjoy the town’s college lifestyle, extensive shopping and amenities, and endless Southern charm. However, when an accident occurs, life in Conway can be disrupted forever.

If someone else caused your pain, seeking legal counsel is a vital first step. The attorneys at Kinon Law Firm can help you calculate the amount of compensation to request in your unique case. Victims of personal injury incidents can request economic damages, which help them recover compensation for:

  1. The extent of present and future medical bills related to the injuries caused by the incident, including medications, surgeries, and physical therapy
  2. Lost wages due to not being able to work from injuries
  3. Property damage caused by the incident, such as the victim’s cell phone or vehicle

Non-Economic Damages in a South Carolina Personal Injury Case

You can also request non-economic damages in your personal injury case, including compensation for your emotional distress and pain and suffering.

Luckily, there is no statewide legal limit on the amount of compensation you can request for your pain and suffering. These amounts are instead determined by the court based on the facts of the case and the evidence provided by all parties involved in the incident.

Conway Personal Injury Case: Punitive Damages

Depending on what happened during the incident, you may be able to request punitive damages from the responsible party. These damages are not automatically awarded to victims. Instead, they are awarded in situations where the wrongdoer acted willfully, recklessly, or grossly negligently.

For example, if a drunk driver injured you during a car accident, the court may make them pay you punitive damages on top of economic and non-economic damages. This type of damage is used as further punishment and to deter similar behavior from happening again in the future.

Under South Carolina Code § 15-32-530, punitive damages in most cases cannot be more than three times the amount of compensatory damages or $500,000, whichever is greater.

When dealing with the emotional damage after an accident, you deserve to recover compensation to preserve your present and future well-being. The Conway personal injury lawyers at Kinon Law Firm are committed to advocating on behalf of our clients, no matter how complex the case. Contact our office today online or by calling 843-488-9191. We offer free consultations to residents living in Conway, Myrtle Beach, and the surrounding areas in South Carolina to discuss the unique details of their situation.

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