Compensation For Psychosomatic Injuries
The mind is neither the cause nor the cure for all diseases, but it does have a powerful effect on our physical well-being. That is why Scarborough Injury Lawyers make sure that victims of “psychosomatic injuries” are also treated fairly. But…
• What are psychosomatic disorders?
• Can an accident cause psychosomatic injuries?
• What must be done to receive compensation for these injuries?
WHAT ARE PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS?
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, psychosomatic refers to:
"Of, related to, concerned or involving both mind and body"
Psychosomatic disorders are bodily symptoms caused by a "mental or emotional disturbance".
In other words, when a "psychosomatic injury" occurs, a significant physical injury is not suffered but a period of stress (emotional tension) so strong that it manifests itself in physical symptoms. So it is worth asking: Can an accident cause psychosomatic injuries?
CAN AN ACCIDENT CAUSE PSYCHOSOMATIC INJURIES IN SOMEONE?
Without a doubt, an accident can cause psychosomatic injuries that seriously affect a person's life.
FOR EXAMPLE,
Imagine a dad taking his wife and his two young children for a drive around town in the car. When he is passing one of the intersections, he notices that another driver is coming at full speed, ignoring the traffic signals.
The head of the family —trying to protect his family— holds the steering wheel hard and begins to brake and maneuver to avoid the possible collision. The other driver starts to do the same, but in the end, they end up crashing gently into the front of both cars. No one was injured and there was only minor material damage.
After the accident, the father begins to tell his children to keep calm and that everything is fine, but he himself does not express the enormous tension that he still experiences. What consequence will this bring?
The dad in the example is likely to develop post-traumatic stress and experience the same symptoms that a person with whiplash would experience.
WHY?
Because the concern to protect his family during the accident created extreme tension in the same muscle section that is affected in whiplash.
Related: How To Receive Whiplash Compensation
CONSEQUENCES OF PSYCHOSOMATIC INJURIES
Pain caused by psychosomatic injuries does not ease with time and rest. As the days go by, the man in the example will feel the same pain as a person who did experience an injury from an accident.
To fully heal from pain, victims of psychosomatic injuries must release the feeling or emotion that they associate with their health problem (release muscle memory). Therefore, they need money to be able to visit a therapist frequently.
VICTIMS OF PSYCHOSOMATIC INJURIES ALSO DESERVE COMPENSATION
Many people retain themselves from going to the doctor to cure their psychosomatic disorders because of social stigma. But there is no reason for them to stop.
The example of post-traumatic stress reflected in the back is not the only one, a person can also reflect psychosomatic injuries such as:
• chest pain,
• stomach ulcers, or
• skin diseases.
There is no valid reason for these victims to refrain from seeking the compensation they need to free themselves from pain through psychological therapy.
ARE YOU FACING PSYCHOSOMATIC REPERCUSSIONS? SEEK A LAWYER
The subject of psychosomatic injuries is very broad, but the legal solution for them is very simple: seek a personal injury lawyer.
If you were the victim of an accident and the stress created a psychosomatic injury, call one of the Scarborough injury lawyers and get the compensation you deserve and need to free yourself from pain through therapy. For more information visit here: WPC Personal Injury Lawyer
• What are psychosomatic disorders?
• Can an accident cause psychosomatic injuries?
• What must be done to receive compensation for these injuries?
WHAT ARE PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS?
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, psychosomatic refers to:
"Of, related to, concerned or involving both mind and body"
Psychosomatic disorders are bodily symptoms caused by a "mental or emotional disturbance".
In other words, when a "psychosomatic injury" occurs, a significant physical injury is not suffered but a period of stress (emotional tension) so strong that it manifests itself in physical symptoms. So it is worth asking: Can an accident cause psychosomatic injuries?
CAN AN ACCIDENT CAUSE PSYCHOSOMATIC INJURIES IN SOMEONE?
Without a doubt, an accident can cause psychosomatic injuries that seriously affect a person's life.
FOR EXAMPLE,
Imagine a dad taking his wife and his two young children for a drive around town in the car. When he is passing one of the intersections, he notices that another driver is coming at full speed, ignoring the traffic signals.
The head of the family —trying to protect his family— holds the steering wheel hard and begins to brake and maneuver to avoid the possible collision. The other driver starts to do the same, but in the end, they end up crashing gently into the front of both cars. No one was injured and there was only minor material damage.
After the accident, the father begins to tell his children to keep calm and that everything is fine, but he himself does not express the enormous tension that he still experiences. What consequence will this bring?
The dad in the example is likely to develop post-traumatic stress and experience the same symptoms that a person with whiplash would experience.
WHY?
Because the concern to protect his family during the accident created extreme tension in the same muscle section that is affected in whiplash.
Related: How To Receive Whiplash Compensation
CONSEQUENCES OF PSYCHOSOMATIC INJURIES
Pain caused by psychosomatic injuries does not ease with time and rest. As the days go by, the man in the example will feel the same pain as a person who did experience an injury from an accident.
To fully heal from pain, victims of psychosomatic injuries must release the feeling or emotion that they associate with their health problem (release muscle memory). Therefore, they need money to be able to visit a therapist frequently.
VICTIMS OF PSYCHOSOMATIC INJURIES ALSO DESERVE COMPENSATION
Many people retain themselves from going to the doctor to cure their psychosomatic disorders because of social stigma. But there is no reason for them to stop.
The example of post-traumatic stress reflected in the back is not the only one, a person can also reflect psychosomatic injuries such as:
• chest pain,
• stomach ulcers, or
• skin diseases.
There is no valid reason for these victims to refrain from seeking the compensation they need to free themselves from pain through psychological therapy.
ARE YOU FACING PSYCHOSOMATIC REPERCUSSIONS? SEEK A LAWYER
The subject of psychosomatic injuries is very broad, but the legal solution for them is very simple: seek a personal injury lawyer.
If you were the victim of an accident and the stress created a psychosomatic injury, call one of the Scarborough injury lawyers and get the compensation you deserve and need to free yourself from pain through therapy. For more information visit here: WPC Personal Injury Lawyer