How Do I Document Psychological Injuries Related to My Accident?

Following an accident caused by another party’s negligence, victims often experience damages beyond their financial losses. Psychological injuries are subjective, so they can be difficult to prove. However, pain and suffering can be shown with the right amount of documentation. Please continue reading as we explore how you can show the effects of your psychological injuries and how our dedicated Morris County Personal Injury Attorneys can help you fight for the compensation you deserve. 

What Compensation Can I Seek in a Personal Injury Claim?

First and foremost, it’s important to understand that you can typically seek compensation for your economic and non-economic damages through a personal injury lawsuit. Economic damages refer to your tangible losses like medical bills, property damage, and lost wages. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, refer to your intangible losses like pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement.

Unlike economic damages, which can easily be proven as they have definite monetary value, proving pain and suffering is difficult because it is based on your subjective experience. There is no concrete way to measure a person’s pain, and it can be challenging to show the extent of your suffering without strong evidence beyond just your testimony. As such, you will need to keep detailed records of your injuries and their effects. With proper documentation, you will be able to accurately calculate the damages you are entitled to.

How Can I Document My Psychological Injuries After an Accident?

Medical records are essential as they can demonstrate the extent of your injuries and how they were treated. In most cases, the subjective impact of an injury can be assumed from the severity of the injury. You should provide objective evidence like doctor’s notes describing your pain, photographs of your injuries, testimony from family and friends regarding how your life has been affected, and even psychological evaluations by professionals. It’s important to show how your injuries have impacted your ability to perform everyday activities.

Additionally, therapy and other counseling can be useful in documenting your pain and suffering. Records of your therapy sessions can help you show how your injuries have impacted your mental health. This can show that you have endured some type of emotional trauma from the accident. Keeping a personal journal can also help show the effects of your injuries if you don’t attend any mental health counseling.

Even with limited documentation, you can still show the damages you suffered from testimony from your friends, relatives, and others close to you who can testify to the changes they have noticed in you. If they note that your mental condition deteriorated after your accident, it can help support your claim.

Should I Consult an Attorney?

In the unfortunate event that you are injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, it’s in your best interest to consult with a seasoned attorney from Lutz Injury Law, who can help you understand your rights and options. We are prepared to help you fight for compensation for your psychological injuries by gathering strong evidence to support your claim. Our legal team can advocate to maximize your settlement or award by effectively explaining the full extent of your pain and how it affects your daily life. Connect with our firm today to learn how we can help you fight for the compensation you need to get your life back on track.