How to Treat Post-Injury Psychological Damage

Metier Law Firm
Mon, 24 Apr 2017 18:00:09 +0000
Psychological Injuries, InjuryRecovery

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 to reminders of the accident, and suicidal depression. Other psychological conditions such as pervasive guilt or self-blame are common following a serious accident. PTSD and psychological damage are often difficult to prove to insurance companies, but there are steps you can take to make a strong case for yourself. Keep reading below for advice on how to prove your psychological damage.

Questions to Gauge the Strength of Your Psychological Injury Case

How bad was the injury? The more severe your injury was, the more likely you are to receive psychological damage from the event. For example, if you received a brain injury from a serious car accident, this is much more likely to cause post-injury psychological problems than someone who broke an ankle falling off a ladder.

Have you spoken to a doctor? If a medical official has confirmed that you are suffering from a psychological condition following your accident, having a written document of your symptoms from them can help your case.

The severity of your injury, how medically verified your distress is, and the likelihood that you will continue to suffer psychological issues in the future, are all factors that will be used to decide if your psychological damage case is serious enough for compensation in court. Pairing up with a Personal injury attorney can help you know if you could win coverage for your injuries in court.