Yes, you might be able to. Psychological injuries caused by an accident are just as real and deserving of compensation as physical ones. This could include things like:
- PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder): A serious condition that can develop after frightening events.
- Anxiety or depression: Very common after an accident, and can significantly affect your life.
- Travel phobia: If the accident involved a car crash, you might be terrified of getting in vehicles now.
- Impact on family life: Your mental health struggles might affect your relationships. This can be part of your claim.
- It's not just about the accident itself: Even witnessing a traumatic event, or its aftermath, can sometimes lead to psychological injury.
How "it happens" can help:
- We understand these injuries: We know they're not something you can simply "get over".
- Building your case: We can arrange for you to be assessed by a medical expert who specialises in trauma.
- Getting the right compensation: We'll fight to ensure your claim includes compensation for both your physical and emotional suffering.
