Q: Can you sue for emotional distress in louisiana?
I am a single mother. I drove a rental that i got thru lyft program. After the accident i lost my transportation and can not work because i do not have the car anymore because of the accident. I am in constant pain. I can barely hold my daughter. I have no money to support her. I am stressed i have anxiety panic attacks. I don't want to go anywhere. I can't hold my daughter long because of the back pain. I can go on more but its alot. How do i go about getting treated and compensated for these issues?
A: Yes, you can recover for pain & suffering as well as emotional distress (mental anguish), loss of income, and medical expenses, in addition to perhaps other damages. Your daughter may also have a claim for loss of consortium due to your injuries. You should contact an attorney who handles personal injury cases. Give me a call and I'll be happy to discuss your rights further.
A: If the accident was the other driver's fault, contact a personal injury attorney immediately.
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