Can I Get Compensation For Mental Pain and Suffering From Accident


MENTAL PAIN AND SUFFERING AFTER ACCIDENT

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Emotional Distress from Accident

Anyone who has been in a serious accident knows the PTSD that can follow. Flashbacks and nightmares are common. People may relive the incident for days or weeks.Unfortunately, sometimes the mental trauma continues far longer. In some cases, the emotional distress outlives the physical injury.

Can you get compensation for emotional distress after an accident? Generally, in Minnesota compensation is only available for mental distress that accompanies an injury. For example, depression from not being able to perform your normal activities. However, if you were not physically injured, you often cannot receive emotional distress compensation. Our injury lawyers are experienced with this aspect of cases and will advise you about your situation.

Courts and juries look for mental health treatment to support your claim. However, even if you have not seen a professional, they can consider the testimony of your friends and family. This is particularly true in cases where there is a disability or scar from the injury. Psychological factors also influence a person’s recovery from an accident injury. Click here for an article on that subject.

A common mental health issue is fear and anxiety about the activity that caused the injury. This comes up in many of our cases. For example, after a car accident, the victim may be scared to drive. Similarly, after a dog bite incident, the victim is often fearful of dogs. Yes, courts and juries often question these claims. However, the problem is real, and the jury can be persuaded. They just need sufficient credible information.

EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Our lawyers’ focus is to get complete compensation for our injured clients. This includes PTSD and emotional distress. We have over 25 years’ experience representing personal injury victims throughout Minnesota. If you have been injured in an accident, call us for a free consultation. We will meet you by phone, Zoom, in our offices, or at your home. An attorney will answer your questions and make sure your rights are protected. Further, we never charge anything unless you receive compensation.