Can I recover for emotional distress and mental anguish in Georgia?

Can I recover for emotional distress and mental anguish in Georgia?

Yes. Georgia law allows recovery for pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-4. These damages are not capped in personal injury cases. In wrongful death cases, the surviving family may also recover for loss of companionship and the full intangible value of the deceased’s life.