John watches his brother being killed in a road accident.The perpetrator was driving under the influence of alcohol.John can recover damages for negligent infliction of emotional distress for the mental trauma he suffered from watching his brother die.

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John can recover damages for negligent infliction of emotional distress if he can prove that he suffered severe emotional distress as a result of witnessing the accident and that the defendant's conduct was the cause of his distress. In this case, the defendant's drunk driving was the cause of John's emotional distress, and therefore, he may be able to recover damages.

John Watches His Brother Being Killed in a Road Accident