The answer is Yes, the California laws allow to pursue compensation for emotional distress, psychological suffering and naturally physical harm, experienced after a significant car accident. To ensure that the claim is successful, certain steps must be taken.

    Medical records are critical in proving the severity of the emotional distress the accident had caused. Testimony of psychologists, psychiatrists and medical experts in general can prove how the accident led to depression, anxiety, Ptsd or other lasting problems.

These professional opinions and testimony help establish the legitimacy of the emotional distress, strengthening the case by that.

The omission of medical documentation can jeopardize full compensation for non physochological suffering.

    In car accidents cases, the plaintiff must show and prove the causation between the other driver’s negligence or reckless actions and the car accident ( CCTV or police reports…). 

In California, the  law adheres to a comparative fault system. As a result, the plaintiff can still recover damages even if he or she shares partial responsibility but the award might be compensation based on the share of fault.