Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

The harm that people can inflict on one another through careless or malicious actions is not only physical. People can suffer deep and lasting emotional pain that may affect their lives just as much, or even more than their medical injuries. In some cases, the infliction of emotional distress can be grounds for a kind of tort called intentional infliction of emotional distress, also known as the tort of outrage.

If a reckless party has caused you to suffer significant financial, physical, and/or emotional losses, you may be able to win repayment for some of your suffering. Orlando personal injury lawyer Todd Miner will fight for you with precision, efficiency, and attention to detail. To learn more, call our offices at 407-420-4040.

Defining “Emotional Distress”

An intentional infliction of emotional distress tort is also known as the tort of outrage. This is because it concerns malicious behavior that is not simply negligent or cruel, but well beyond the realm of understandable behavior – in other words, behavior that is outrageous. You may have grounds for filing a tort of outrage if:

• The defendant intentionally or recklessly caused you significant harm.
• The defendant’s behavior was outrageous.
• You have suffered emotional distress as a result of the defendant’s actions.
• Your distress stems from, or has caused, physical symptoms.

Not every state requires victims to experience physical harm before they can pursue a tort of outrage claim. However, in the state of Florida, you must have some degree of physical harm to pursue legal compensation. Unfortunately, this can make intentionally infliction of emotional distress claims difficult to pursue. You will most likely need an experienced Orlando tort of outrage lawyer working for you to successfully pursue compensation.

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As a knowledgeable Orlando intentional infliction of emotional distress attorney, Todd Miner is prepared to aggressively protect your legal rights. Contact our offices today at 407-420-4040 for the assistance you need.