When Emotional Distress Becomes Part of a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Being injured as a result of someone else’s negligence is not only financially costly, but can also lead to immense emotional complications that are difficult to resolve. While the economic losses you experience may be clear-cut, the same is unlikely to be true regarding your emotional distress, but this doesn’t alter its damaging impact. Our experienced Conway personal injury attorneys at L. Morgan Martin provide the guidance you need.

When Someone Else’s Negligence Leaves You Injured

Being injured in an accident that another person or entity caused, is a jarring experience that can leave you in a state of shock. With the passage of time, you may find that the traumatic event caused you to experience symptoms related to PTSD. In fact, these difficult consequences of negligence-based accidents are well documented.

Common Signs of Emotional Distress Following an Accident

Your emotional reaction to the accident that caused you to be injured will be unique to your situation. There are, however, several classic signs of emotional pain and suffering that include all the following:

• Severe mood swings
• Increased irritability
• Difficulty concentrating
• Difficulty connecting with others
• A loss of enthusiasm for activities that were appealing before the accident
• Sleep disturbances that can include night terrors
• Increased anxiety that can include anxiety attacks
• The onset of depression or a worsening condition
• Frightening flashbacks of the accident, which can prove debilitating
• Difficulty returning to the accident-related activity, such as getting back behind the wheel following a car accident

A secondary concern regarding these emotional consequences is that they tend to keep others at bay, just when their support would be the most helpful.

Proving the Emotional Component of Your Claim

While you can point to your medical bills and doctor’s report to demonstrate the serious nature of your physical injuries, it’s far more challenging to prove emotional damages. The kinds of evidence that can make a big difference include all the following:

• Your therapist’s report and related costs
• The testimony of those who know you well regarding how the accident has affected you
• Your own account of how your life has been affected, which may include journal entries
• Evidence of behavioral changes
• The testimony of professionals with expertise in accident-related PTSD
• Documentation regarding how your work, your relationships, and your life generally have all been affected

Turn to Our Experienced Conway Personal Injury Lawyers for the Help You Need

Our compassionate Conway personal injury attorneys at L. Morgan Martin recognize the significance of your accident-related emotional distress, and we will leave no stone unturned in our quest to resolve your claim favorably, with your full range of damages addressed. Learn more about everything we can do to help you by reaching out online or by giving our firm a call at 843-248-3177 today.