How an injury can take over your life

Aug 14 2018      On Behalf of  David M. Duree & Associates, P.C.      Personal Injury

Being involved in any type of accident can change your life forever. Whether it’s a car accident, motorcycle accident, workplace accident, swimming accident, slip-and-fall accident or any other accident; the injury could take over your life. Many victims of personal injury accidents refrain from filing a claim because they are under the impression that it’s just not worth the time.

Did you know that the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 1 billion people are living with some type of disability? These disabilities were likely caused by an accident. As important as it is to seek immediate care following an injury, there’s not much one can do to predict what could occur long term from that injury.

There are four ways an accidental injury can take over your life for the long haul. Those four include sensory impairments, cognitive impairments, physical impairments and psychological impairments.

Aside from dealing with the long-term effects of the injury from the accident, you might also have to deal with other personal issues. For example, a serious enough injury could put you out of work for months on end or even for the rest of your life.

Depending on the injury you suffered, you might also no longer be able to have an intimate relationship with your spouse. This can very well put a strain on your relationship.

It’s important that you file a claim when injured in any type of accident because you never know how much of a lasting impact the injury will have on your life. That’s why you should always consult with a personal injury attorney before making any decisions regarding a claim.