ACCIDENT COMPENSATION FOR DEPRESSION & ANXIETY

ACCIDENT COMPENSATION

FOR DEPRESSION & ANXIETY

DEPRESSION & ANXIETY Accidents can result in survivors suffering from depression and anxiety. When life is severely altered from an accident, you are entitled to compensation, and a lawyer will help build a strong case. Edson Legal has extensive experience and will fight for the victims of the mental aftermath brought on by an accident or incident, which is just as significant as suffering physical trauma.

WHAT IS DEPRESSION?

When feeling down in the dumps persists over extended periods of time rather than going away quickly, you may be suffering from depression. Many people with depression may not recognize it or may never seek treatment; however, they need it and can actually get better after treatment. Medications, psychotherapies, and other methods can effectively treat people with depression.

PAIN AFTER AN ACCIDENT CAN CAUSE DEPRESSION

A common side effect of an accident is pain. Pain and chronic pain can cause depression. Over time, pain and the problems it causes can wear you down and can affect your mood. Chronic pain causes a number of problems that can lead to depression, such as trouble sleeping and stress. Disabling pain can even cause low self-esteem due to work, legal or financial issues.

SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION

Loss of sleep or excessive sleep Inability to concentrate and unusual experience of difficulty doing tasks Feeling hopeless and helpless Inability to control negative thoughts Loss of appetite or insatiable appetite Increased irritability and short-temper Loss of interest in activities Withdrawal from employment and social activities

WHAT IS ANXIETY?

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress but can become excessive. While the person suffering may realize their anxiety is too much, they may also have difficulty controlling it and it may negatively affect their day-to-day living. After an accident, it is possible for a person to feel anxious every time they drive or drive near the spot of their accident.

ISSUES WITH ANXIETY

Emotional – Feeling of fear, worry, and thinking negatively Physical – Increased heart rate, sweating, nausea, leg and shoulder pain, and trouble holding your head up Behavioral – Developing compulsive behaviors to reduce anxiety and avoiding situations because you're afraid of the potential for anxiety If several months pass after an accident and you still feel anxious, avoid certain driving situations, or have persistent thoughts or dreams about the accident, you should seek help.

LIVING WITH DEPRESSION & ANXIETY

Depression and anxiety are going to make you feel like you can't get relief because that's what the disorders do. Both are possible to treat and require lifestyle changes, commitment to your recovery, and smart treatment decisions. Depression and anxiety often reinforce each other, so while you're recovering, both conditions may set you back and make it feel like the treatments aren't working.

PAIN AND SUFFERING CLAIM Depression and anxiety fall under “pain and suffering” in an accident claim. While economic damages, such as lost wages and medical expenses, are quantifiable in dollar amounts, pain and suffering damages are difficult to put a value on. Any tangible evidence available to support this type of damage claim will boost your case and award a higher settlement. Tangible evidence includes mental health narratives, out of pocket wages, prescriptions, among others. A lawyer will help you build your case.

CONTACT US Barry Edson has successfully represented the general Toronto area for

over 30 years. Trusted by local clients, Edson Legal has acted as counsel on thousands of personal injury, fatal accident and disability claims. In the course of recovering millions of dollars in settlements, judgments and disability payments for their clients, Edson Legal has

also established many important legal precedents. Your initial consultation with Edson Legal is always free and there is no pressure

of further obligation.

Website: http://edsonlegal.com/ Phone: 1-855-702-3119

SUMMARY

Accidents can have a lasting impact on the survivors regardless of how minor or major the accident. Developing depression and anxiety is extremely common. All areas of life can be impacted from an accident including is fear when driving, nightmares, flashbacks, and lasting chronic pain. It critical to seek the appropriate care after such events and not neglect the real potential for lasting impact. It is also important to seek a lawyer to get the most compensation possible for this life changing event.