Long-Term Effects of a Severe Injury

When you’re hurt, the immediate aftermath may be all that’s on your mind right now. You may be in and out of the hospital, or you’re dealing with the repercussions of your injuries. What about the future, though? What are the long-term effects of your suffering?  When you’ve been seriously injured, it’s important to seek help getting through not just the short-term suffering but also the long-term effects of your injuries. 

Pain Can Impact Your Life

When you’re hurt in a serious accident, the pain alone can affect your quality of life. You may be in serious pain following the accident, which can do more damage to your health and future than you may realize.  Pain can affect your quality of life in major ways. You may be unable to do things you once loved because of that pain, for example, which can make you more miserable than the pain alone could do. 

Long-Term Trauma after an Injury

Some injuries don’t just hurt us physically—they also hurt us emotionally. You may be traumatized by the events surrounding your injury, which makes it harder to focus on your recovery.  For example, you may have trouble sleeping following your accident. You may suffer from insomnia, or you may have nightmares associated with your injury. That trauma following a scary or painful event can influence your life.  Worse, it could develop into a serious disorder called post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. This condition could come with severe trauma reactions and may affect you for the rest of your life. 

Get Help after a Serious Injury 

When you’re hurt in a serious injury, you could face long-term effects beyond the injury itself. You may know that you can expect later surgeries and even a lawsuit about your claim and your losses. But what about the pain and suffering you’ve experienced? What about the emotional impact of your injuries?  The good news is, you have a chance to seek compensation for those losses. Your injury lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates can help you seek compensation that covers all your needs after the accident. That includes the long-term pain and trauma you may have experienced because of the injuries.  When you’re hurt and suffering long-term effects following an accident, get help by seeking out a lawyer for a free consultation. Reach us by calling 1-800-404-9000 or by visiting our website for more information about your potential compensation.