Will I have a claim for emotional distress?

It’s a strong possibility. A person injured in Alabama by the wrongful conduct or negligence of another party is entitled to recover “pain and suffering” damages, which includes compensation for emotional and mental anguish that results from an accident. Emotional distress might consist of feelings of grief, worry, anxiety, humiliation, apprehension, and shock from the ordeal. These are often difficult damages to calculate and prove, and this is one of many reasons that it is strongly recommended that you retain strong legal counsel.