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Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

April 23, 2026

We help victims fight for justice if they’ve been affected by an emotional distress injury

You can’t photograph an emotional injury. Convincing the insurance company of your loss will take assertive legal expertise. Turn to the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein and tell them you mean business. Contact our offices today by calling 1-207-389-7182.

When a party’s negligent act leads to a dramatic or severe accident or personal injury, that individual may be liable for the shock and other emotional distress experienced by witnesses who are closely related to the injured party.

Examples of emotional distress victims include:

  • A child in an auto accident whose parent suffers severe injury.
  • A witness to the wrongful death of a spouse.
  • A parent who is present at the drowning death of a child resulting from negligent swimming pool safety.

These events have been documented to lead to conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other psychological distress.

Emotional distress injuries can be severe, and dealing with insurance companies can be overwhelming. Call our experts today.

We know that a serious personal injury resulting from emotional distress is a life-altering event. We hear every day about our clients’ hardships when they have lost a loved one or suffered a significant trauma. We see first-hand their physical and emotional pain. That is what focuses our commitment to vigorous legal representation to injury victims in Maine. There is no fee or obligation for an initial case evaluation.

If we take your case, we don’t get paid until you win. You have rights; we’re ready to help. Contact our offices right away at 1-207-389-7182.

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If you have been injured in a car accident because of someone's irresponsibility, you will likely want justice and compensation for your losses. However, accident victims are typically up against big insurance companies and their teams of attorneys. In many cases, the insurance companies will attempt to minimize your compensation or deny your claim together. Contact us.

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