What Are Emotional Damages?

Emotional damages, also known as “pain and suffering” or “non-economic damages,” refer to the psychological effects a car accident has on your well-being. These may include:

• Anxiety or panic attacks
• Depression or feelings of hopelessness
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Sleep disturbances or nightmares
• Fear of driving or riding in a car
• Emotional detachment from loved ones
• Loss of enjoyment in daily life
  
  

These symptoms can emerge immediately or creep in over time, long after your physical injuries have started to heal.

Why Emotional Distress Matters in a Car Accident Case

Insurance companies often focus on visible injuries—broken bones, hospital bills, and vehicle damage. But emotional trauma can be just as debilitating. In fact, studies show that car crash victims frequently suffer long-term psychological effects that impact work, relationships, and overall quality of life.

If you’re struggling emotionally after an accident, documenting your symptoms and seeking help is not only important for your recovery, it can also strengthen your personal injury claim.

How to Prove Emotional Distress

Unlike a broken leg, emotional injuries don’t show up on an X-ray. That’s why documentation is key. Here are a few ways you and your legal team can prove emotional distress:

• Medical records from therapists, psychologists, or psychiatrists
• Personal journals describing your symptoms and day-to-day challenges
• Testimony from friends or family members who’ve noticed a change
• Expert evaluations that link the crash to your emotional state

At MG Injury Firm, we work with trusted mental health professionals and use proven strategies to build compelling emotional damage claims.

Florida Law: What You Need to Know

In Florida, emotional damages are recoverable under personal injury law, but there’s a catch: they usually must be tied to a physical injury. This means that if you were physically hurt in a crash, you may also have grounds to pursue compensation for your emotional suffering.

There’s also a 2-year statute of limitations for most negligence-based car accident claims in Florida. If your accident involved a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, or a commercial truck, different legal nuances may apply—our team can help you navigate them.

You’re Not Alone, And You Don’t Have to Suffer in Silence

Feeling emotionally wrecked after a crash isn’t weakness—it’s a normal human reaction to trauma. But you don’t have to go through it alone. At MG Injury Firm, we understand that real recovery is about more than just medical bills and car repairs. It’s about restoring your peace of mind.

Our firm was founded on the belief that injury victims deserve compassionate, relentless advocacy. Whether you were hit by a distracted driver, injured in a rideshare accident, or dealing with an insurance company that doesn’t take your suffering seriously, we’re here to help.

Your Recovery Starts Here

If you’re experiencing emotional distress after a car accident in Florida, reach out to MG Injury Law today. Consultations are free, and we’ll help you understand your rights, options, and next steps. You focus on healing—we’ll handle the rest. 

Call Mausner Graham Injury Law today or submit your case online for a free consultation. Let us fight for what you’re owed.