If you have even been seriously physically injured, you probably know that many physical injuries also cause serious mental injuries. A person who is hurt in a brutal car accident may experience extreme anxiety and fear for months or even years after the accident. An individual who is injured in a crash may experience flashbacks and nightmares of the incident that leave him or her unable to ever live a normal life again. If you have been involved in a serious accident and are now suffering psychological symptoms as a result, you may be able to recover compensation for these mental injuries through a personal injury lawsuit.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

One of the most common types of mental injuries that a person involved in an injury-causing incident can develop is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a serious mental health condition that effectively causes sufferers to relive his or her traumatic experience over and over again. The symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, insomnia, problems with concentration, being easily startled, and more. A person suffering from PTSD may go out of his or her way to avoid activities or places that remind him or her of the traumatic experience. Someone involved in a car accident may find it hard to even ride in a vehicle, let alone drive after the incident. The symptoms of PTSD can dramatically affect a person’s ability to function normally.

Proving Mental Pain and Suffering

Unlike most physical injuries, a mental injury is not obviously evident. It can be challenging to prove the extent of mental anguish a person suffers because of an accident. Getting a formal diagnosis from a mental health professional can significantly strengthen your case. If you have experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or PTSD symptoms after an accident caused by another’s negligence, you may be able to get compensation for the treatment of these symptoms and the underlying causes. A personal injury lawyer experienced in pursuing noneconomic damages such as these is essential in bringing a personal injury claim.

Contact an Appleton Personal Injury Attorney

When another party’s negligence or wrongdoing causes you to suffer physically or mentally, the at-fault party should be held accountable for his or her actions. Whether you have been in a car crash, workplace accident, or any other traumatic incident, you deserve to get the compensation to which the law says you are entitled. Contact an experienced Green Bay pain and suffering lawyer to get the guidance you need. Your lawyer will work hard to collect and preserve important evidence in order to strengthen your case. Call 920-739-7366 for a confidential consultation at Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd. to discuss your legal options today.

 

Sources:

https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/symptoms

https://wilawlibrary.gov/jury/files/civil/1766.pdf