[header] How to prove an emotional distress claim [title] Identify emotional distress. [step] Emotional distress can take many forms, and there is no one definition. However, the following can often qualify as forms of emotional distress that warrant compensation : [substeps] Loss of sleep fear anxiety depression fright humiliation [title] Check if you can bring an emotional distress claim. 
[step] You should read your state law to see if emotional distress claims are allowed. You can find your state law by searching the internet for " emotional distress " and " your state.