Increased Legal Recognition
There is a rising acknowledgment of mental health issues in personal injury claims, indicating an enhanced comprehension of the significant effects psychological trauma can exert on individuals involved in accidents.
Types of Mental Health Claims
Personal injury cases now commonly include claims for many mental health issues:
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – This is particularly prevalent in cases involving traumatic events like vehicular crashes, with studies showing up to 33% of survivors developing PTSD symptoms.
Anxiety disorders – After sustaining a personal injury, increased anxiety can affect everyday pursuits.
Depression – Depression is frequently referenced in personal injury claims and can also accompany certain medical conditions.
Emotional distress – Emotional distress includes issues such as a diminished ability to enjoy life,sleep difficulties, and specific fears. For example, many injured people express being afraid to drive following a car crash.
People in car accidents often experience some of these mental health issues.
Accident victims sometimes tend to shrug off or ignore mental symptoms after a traumatic accident. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize changes in your mental health. These changes might include but are not limited to:
– Trouble sleeping
– Constant worry
– Feeling extremely angry, anxious, or afraid
– Reliving your accident
– Loss of Concentration
Furthermore, your mental symptoms may also include physical symptoms, including:
– Increased sweating
– GI issues (stomach ache or digestive problems)
– Headache
– Excessive tiredness or fatigue
Therefore, addressing mental health aspects in any personal injury claim is essential to ensure both a complete recovery and just compensation.
Psychological injuries can be just as incapacitating as physical injuries.
Claims related to mental health injuries may lead to higher compensation, yet they come with distinct difficulties. Unlike physical injuries, psychological injuries lack visible symptoms, making for more difficult evidentiary issues.
By incorporating mental health considerations, personal injury claims more accurately reflect the full spectrum of harm experienced by victims, leading to more comprehensive and just financial compensation.
Seek legal representation from an experienced Personal Injury Attorney.
Our experienced personal injury attorneys can help to ensure you have the best chance of receiving fair compensation for your injuries.
We understand the nuances of Virginia personal injury law. Having our experience on your side can alleviate much of the stress of dealing with insurance claims and legal proceedings.
The injury law attorneys at Preston, Wilson & Crandley, PLC can advocate on your behalf, ensuring that you are treated fairly and that your case is presented effectively.
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Our attorneys handle injury claims ranging from bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and car accidents to drunk driving accidents and wrongful death claims.
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