Because Mental Suffering Is Considered (Because It Attaches to the Physical

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Short Answer

Because mental suffering is considered (because it attaches to the physical injury), some courts that adhere to the rule require the showing of some kind of physical harm before they will allow the plaintiff to recover for his or her mental suffering.

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Definitions:

Pelvic Girdle

Portion of the vertebrate skeleton to which the lower (hind) limbs are attached; consists of the coxal bones.

Coxal

Pertaining to the hip or hip joint, often used in the context of bone anatomy to describe the region or aspects of the pelvis.

Fontanel

Soft spots on an infant's skull where the bones have not yet fused, allowing for growth of the brain and skull.

Diaphysis

The shaft or central part of a long bone, which is typically cylindrical in shape and provides leverage and major weight support.