Emotional Distress

Not every injury can be seen.
Emotional distress is one of the most painful and overlooked consequences of an accident, assault, or traumatic event. It can leave lasting scars—anxiety, depression, nightmares, fear of driving, loss of sleep, and the inability to enjoy life the way you once did.

If you’re suffering emotionally because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you deserve help—and you deserve to be heard.

You’re not alone—and you’re not overreacting.

After years of representing accident victims, I’ve learned that emotional trauma can be just as devastating as physical injury. I’ve stood beside clients who were too afraid to drive after being rear-ended, parents who relived the sound of screeching brakes every night, and workers haunted by violent jobsite accidents.

These experiences are real.
They affect your health, your relationships, and your livelihood—and California law recognizes that you can recover damages for them.

What qualifies as emotional distress?

Emotional distress can arise from nearly any traumatic event, including:

Car, truck, bus, or motorcycle accidents
Workplace or construction injuries
Wrongful death or catastrophic loss
Assault or intentional misconduct
Severe harassment or discrimination
Negligent infliction of trauma (witnessing a loved one’s injury or death)

You don’t need visible wounds to have a valid claim. Emotional pain matters—and I take it seriously.

What you may be entitled to recover

Victims of emotional distress can pursue compensation for:

Ongoing mental anguish, anxiety, or depression
Counseling and therapy costs
Loss of enjoyment of life
Sleep disturbance, PTSD, and emotional instability
Physical manifestations of stress (such as headaches or ulcers)
Impact on work, relationships, and daily functioning

I work closely with medical and psychological experts to document your suffering clearly and powerfully—so the court or insurance company cannot ignore what you’re going through.

Why clients trust me

I don’t treat emotional distress cases as “secondary” to physical injury. I treat them as what they are—serious, legitimate, and deeply human.
I take on a limited number of cases at a time so I can offer each client the personal attention and compassion they deserve.

My clients include teachers, nurses, first responders, and other attorneys—people who know I’ll fight for them with the same passion I’d fight for my own family.

No fees unless we win

I offer free, confidential consultations, and you pay no legal fees unless I win your case.

If you’re struggling with emotional distress after an accident or traumatic event, you don’t have to face it alone.
Call me today. I’ll listen, I’ll believe you, and I’ll fight to help you find justice and peace of mind.

Results

$1.1M

Emotional Distress

Recognition for Excellence and Integrity

Chris is proud and humbled to be named as one of the top personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles for four straight years. Among those honors, Chris is recognized as a Super Lawyer. Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state receive this award. Chris was recently recognized as a “National Trial Lawyer Top 100”. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile.