Emotional distress refers to the psychological or mental trauma that can result from negligent conduct, and it can often be difficult to differentiate typical stress and emotional distress. Emotional trauma from a personal injury or accident can result in anxiety, depression, and stress that can cause or contribute to the person developing a psychological or psychiatric disorder. There are several signs that you can look for after an accident that may point toward emotional distress:

In the summer of 2014, a Nova Scotia woman by the name of Corry MacPhee-Morrison required 200 stitches to close up a wound caused by a pit bull bite. The attack occurred at her brother’s home, and the dog belonged to the brother’s girlfriend. While MacPhee-Morrison calls the attack unprovoked, the dog owner disputed these claims and said that the animal was simply protecting his owner after MacPhee-Morrison struck her in the face.