Several studies have shown a clear connection between injury-induced traumas and mental health. Any physical injury we receive can have a negative impact on our psychological health, depending on the circumstances (type of the injury, age, whether the injury was caused by abuse, self-infliction, or accident) and the total emotional harm it can cause. Another factor greatly contributing to the damage already done is a feeling of injustice (if the person has been the victim of an accident and has walked away without any compensation), self-guilt, and grievance. By following the right steps, psychological, legal, and emotional, the individual can ensure their well-being and better recovery. Therefore, we’ll discuss some ways in which to deal with an injury on the path to self-recovery.
Talking to a therapist
Most people suffer emotionally rather than physically, even in the case of serious injury. A common example is car crashes, as victims have reported higher levels of anxiety and stress after they sit behind a wheel post-accident. Such traumatic experiences can damage our mental well-being, affecting, as a consequence, the personal and professional relationships we have. A related example is injuries caused by an accident, such as a fall, which, despite the fact that no other party was involved in the act, can bring pain and agony to the victim. Such repetitive flashbacks and episodes of anxiety are a cry for help, indicating the need for seeking professional assistance. Therapy consultations have proven to be highly effective in combating any traumas. More complicated cases (cases of domestic violence) might take more healing time as the process to complete recovery can take years. In other instances, several sessions are sometimes more than enough and can have a positive effect on the attitude of the individual.
We highly recommend seeking such help in the case of even minor accidents, as sometimes the suppression of emotions causes distress later in life, therefore acting upon your current state is the best solution to making it through the recovery.
Seek legal help and hire a lawyer
As said before, what can cause serious harm to your overall emotional and mental state is a feeling of endured injustice, which often can be the result of not taking the right legal measures after the accident. It can also easily happen if the person does not seek professional help, or in other words, does not hire a lawyer. The number of dropped cases exceeded 200,000 annually as insufficient evidence and the victim’s ignorance affects the final outcome. The first advice we can give you is to keep all the details to yourself and discuss any relevant information you might have only with your lawyer. Secondly, gather as much evidence as possible- for example, forensic reports of the accident, doctor’s reports, medical examinations, and video or audio footage which might support your claim. The folks at https://www.helpinginjuredpeople.com/inverness/ recommend making the case within a strict time frame as sometimes (depending on the State’s law) cases might be dropped by the court due to them being “expired”. Therefore, it is significant to talk to a professional within the first 3 days after the accident. We also advise seeking medical help immediately after the sustained injury as any interference by yourself (any attempt to handle the injury yourself) can affect the case and whether you’ll get any compensation or none at all.
Sometimes people even underestimate the seriousness of the inflicted injury and settle for much less than supposed. Check-in in the nearest hospital, make sure to acquire the report afterward, and discuss as little as possible about the nature of the injury or the way it happened with outside people not relevant to your case.
Sometimes, if another party was involved in the accident (car crash scenario), their legal team might twist the facts, or play with the evidence in an attempt to mislead the court and leave you without anything.
Few things can compare with the feeling of enduring injustice after a sustained trauma. Such dehumanization can cause further psychological issues as the individual suffers from anger, frustration, and revengeful thoughts, and in more serious cases can develop suicidal tendencies.
Complete recovery
This can take some time, once again, depending on the nature of the injury. However, if you have reached a complete physical recovery and have gone through several sessions with a licensed therapist, you can hope for a full recovery. The legal process of acquiring any compensation, whether it is from your insurance company or any third party involved, might take some time. However, the needed steps are made and you are finally back on your feet, so you can hope for a bright future no matter how serious the accident might have been. While making a legal case, take into account the emotional trauma you sustained, the lost hours and wages, and the long-term effects of the accident (sometimes people stay partially handicapped).
Accidents are a part of our life and it is impossible to always avoid them. They can happen at any given time, mess with our plans and take a toll on our physical and mental health. The important thing is to take the right steps for ensuring recovery.