Psychological Distress: If you were associated with a significant accident, you may be eligible to be made up for
the psychological impact of the injury, including stress and anxiety, concern as well as loss of sleep.
Not exact matches
A 25 year old housewife who sustained a soft tissue
injury to her lower back which affected a pre-existing condition and had symptoms on a daily basis for six months after the accident with a full recovery after nine months (but still suffered anxiety and hyper vigilance driving for 18 months) was given # 2750 by Sheriff Hammond in Jedburgh Sheriff Court (GWD 20/8/10 Number 492) Pollock v Westall) the sheriff felt it was appropriate to take account
of the
psychological impact.
The life
of the patient can be
impacted dramatically and can result in
injuries that leave the victim with emotional trauma,
psychological issues, permanent disability, and even death.
When our medical malpractice attorney calculates a dollar amount for damages, special attention is always given to the
impact of the patient's
psychological injuries, such as «pain and suffering», as well as the financial burden
of debilitating personal
injuries, long - term healthcare and on - going medical treatments.
Generally, factors that are considered are the type and severity
of the
injuries, the extent
of pain a person has endured and / or will continue to endure as a result
of the
injuries, and the
impact of the
injuries on the person's employment, recreational and day - to - day activities,
psychological well - being and personal relationships.
There is also often an important
psychological impact of dog attacks that our Ottawa
injury lawyers understand.
The knowledge base
of clinical social work includes theories
of biological,
psychological, and social development; diversity and cultural competency; interpersonal relationships; family and group dynamics; mental disorders; addictions;
impacts of illness, trauma, or
injury; and the effects
of the physical, social, and cultural environment.
It's imperative we also turn our attention to the invisible
injury — the
psychological impact of TBI.
It's important that we address the
psychological impact of TBI, not just the physical
injury, to improve outcomes for TBI survivors.