All states mandate that in order for a plaintiff to recover for the tort of negligent infliction of emotional distress,the plaintiff must demonstrate some form of physical injury to accompany his or her emotional distress.

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While some states do require physical injury to be present for a plaintiff to recover for negligent infliction of emotional distress, not all states have this requirement. Some states allow recovery even without physical injury, as long as the emotional distress was severe enough and directly caused by the defendant's actions.

All States Mandate That in Order for a Plaintiff to Recover