October 29, 2003 - Juries award more than 50,000 for emotional distress
A recent study showed that the median compensatory award for personal injury trials involving emotional distress injuries is 57,738, based on award data from 1995 through 2002. In addition to claimed emotional distress, this category involves post-traumatic stress disorder, quality of life loss and drug addiction.
Statistics were also generated on the compensatory award median, probability range and award range for personal injury trials involving emotional distress injuries. The median award is the middle value among awards listed in ascending order, and the probability range is defined as the middle 50 percent of all awards when listed in ascending order.
Award Data -
Emotional Distress Injuries
Award Median 57,738
Award Probability Range11,555 - 235,250
Award Range1 - 500,000,000
In addition, the study discovered the most frequently reported liabilities in which awards were rendered for personal injury trials involving emotional distress injuries.
Award Data -
Emotional Distress Injuries
Liability% of Awards
Business Negligence41%
Personal Negligence17%
Police Negligence9%
Government Negligence8%
Medical Malpractice8%
Vehicular Liability7%
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