Can I file a civil suit
Can I recover from a civil suit for emotional stress due to someones negligence even though no physical damages occurred.
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Judy Goldstein ·
Although you have not presented very many facts, it is highly unlikely you will have a viable lawsuitonly for emotional stress unless you can show significant damage.
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tephen Laurence HoffmanPersonal Injury LawyerChicago, IL ·
No, unless you were in the zone of danger when someone else was horribly injured, there is no such cause of action.
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