5 Devastating Ways Car Accident Injuries Can Affect Your Life

 

Getting hurt in a car accident can be a life-changing event. In addition to the physical injuries you sustain, you will likely suffer significant emotional and financial devastation.

 

 

While you may be entitled to compensation for all the associated losses, you’re going to have to put together a compelling claim in order to seek it. This starts by logging all the damages that you do, in fact, incur, as well as the ways in which the accident has changed your life for the worse.

 

 

Let’s take a look at some of the most common ways getting hurt in a wreck can affect your life:

 

 

 

1. Emotional Turmoil

 

 

 

Car accidents can be traumatic events that can cause emotional distress. You may experience fear, anxiety, anger, and depression. You may also have flashbacks or nightmares about the accident.

 

 

These emotional problems can make it difficult to cope with the aftermath of the accident and can lead to problems at work, at home, and in your relationships.

 

 

 

2. Financial Strife

 

 

 

The cost of medical care and car repairs can be overwhelming after a wreck. Such losses are only compounded for those who are unable to work while recovering from their injuries.

 

 

If your condition is keeping you home, make sure to log every missed paycheck, so you can include the lost wages in your personal injury claim, as well.

 

 

 

3. A Loss of Independence

 

 

 

A car accident can force you to rely on others for help completing simple tasks, from bathing and grooming to preparing meals and running errands. You may also need to modify your home or car to accommodate your injuries and give up certain activities that you used to enjoy but demand a certain amount of self-sufficiency.

 

 

 

4. A Loss of Trust

 

 

 

After a car accident, you may have difficulty trusting other motorists, which can make it difficult to get back to your normal life. You may be unable to get behind the wheel for quite some time, forcing you to rely on others for transportation.

 

 

Depending on the severity of the situation, you may not want to get back on the road at all, even as a passenger in someone else’s vehicle. Naturally, this will seriously hurt your quality of life, forcing you to stay home even after the doctor has given you the okay to leave the house.

 

 

 

5. Social Isolation

 

 

 

It’s not uncommon for car accident victims to isolate themselves while recovering. If your friends and loved ones reach out offering help, though, don’t be too proud to accept it. They want to be there for you, and spending time with them will inevitably boost your morale.

 

 

 

Speak with a Michigan Car Accident Attorney

 

 

 

If you have been injured in a car accident, the experienced attorneys at Smith & Johnson can help you seek the compensation you deserve. We will fight for your rights and help you pursue the full value of your damages. Call 231-946-0700 or submit our Contact Form to schedule a free initial consultation with a car accident lawyer in Michigan.