What type of damages are typically sought in negligent infliction of emotional distress claims?

In claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress, the primary focus is on the emotional and psychological harm experienced by the plaintiff due to another party's negligent actions. This type of claim seeks to address the anxiety, grief, humiliation, or other psychological distress that the plaintiff has suffered as a direct result of the defendant's negligence. Unlike other types of damages, such as punitive damages or compensatory damages for lost wages and economic losses, the goal here is to provide a remedy for the intangible suffering caused by emotional distress.

In Nevada, as well as many other jurisdictions, it is recognized that emotional distress can have profound effects on an individual’s life and well-being, necessitating appropriate compensation for this harm. Thus, damages awarded in these cases are primarily aimed at recognizing and compensating for the emotional suffering and mental anguish endured by the plaintiff as a result of the incident, making the recognition of emotional and psychological harm the focal point of such claims.