At Metier Law Firm, we understand that many injuries go beyond the surface. In fact, some of the most severe injuries are the ones we can’t see. In more than 30 years of handling motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, car accidents, and other catastrophic personal injury cases, we’ve seen psychological damage do just as much, if not more, than physical wounds. In this section of our blog, you can find information about psychological injuries, news relating to psychological injury cases, and posts explaining when and how to contact a psychological injury attorney.
If you suspect that you have suffered a psychological injury due to the actions of another party, contact one of our offices for a free, no-risk consultation.
A serious injury, whether it be a brain injury, workplace accident, or body damage sustained in a car accident, can have effects long after the incident is over. Stress and anxiety following serious accidents can develop into psychological injuries such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Common symptoms of PTSD can include nightmares, uncomfortable reactions… read more
“That was probably the hardest challenge I had,” said Christ Rasmussen, a disabled veteran. “By the time I hit top I almost gave up. But I had that support system there for me.” Rasmussen, who lost a leg after developing a circulatory disease in Desert Storm, had just made it up a rock wall despite… read more
A recent study by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) investigated the presence of a neurological condition known as pseudobulbar affect, or PBA, among hundreds of veterans. When families of traumatic brain injury victims report that their loved one seems like a different person after the accident, they are often referring to the effects of… read more
Former and current members of a nursing home staff in Georgia have been charged with allegedly abusing Alzheimer’s patients, according to Reuters. In total, there are 21 current and former employees of Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce, which is about 60 miles north of Atlanta, facing over 70 criminal charges. “There were accounts of physical abuse,… read more
Colorado Springs is the second most populous city in Colorado with a population of 416,427, second only to Denver. However, Colorado Springs is second to no city in Colorado in terms of area with a total land and water area of 194.7 square miles, including eight major highways. The main three are Interstate 25, US… read more
We have blogged extensively about the horrific movie theater shooting that occurred during the midnight showing of The Dark Night Rises in Aurora last summer. Some victims and families of victims have chosen to pursue lawsuits against the theater for premises liability as well as directly against the studio, stating that failing to bring in… read more
Injured victims and witnesses have sued Cinemark, which owns the Century 16 in Aurora where a fatal shooting took place, for failing to provide adequate security measures. Cinemark countered by saying that it had no way to anticipate this kind of massacre. A new lawsuit against the chain, however, says otherwise. Chichi and Derick Spruel… read more
