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Compensatory damages are further categorized into special damages, which are economic losses such as loss of earnings, property damage and medical expenses, and general damages, which are noneconomic damages such as pain and suffering and emotional distress. (Wikipedia)

Suing for emotional distress can be complicated. While a physical injury, such as a broken bone, is easily demonstrated through x-rays, a mental trauma offers little to no outward evidence and creates very different symptoms and consequences from one person to the next, much like physical pain and suffering. That doesn’t mean you aren’t entitled to compensation for emotional distress. (ANAPOL WEISS)