When someone is injured as a result of someone else’s negligence the lions share of care and concern is directed in the direction of the injured. The help and assistance they need becomes the most important consideration every day. In the early stages that can mean trips to the hospital, appointments with health care providers, dealing with automobile repairs, calls from insurance companies, child care issues and even mundane activities like meal preparation and helping with homework if there are children in the home.
The fallout has a cumulative impact on family members. In the case of catastrophic injuries there may even be lifelong issues. We’ve seen cases where family members ignore their health in an effort to take care of a loved one. These injuries may lead to limited mobility requiring caregivers, walking aids, and pain that cannot be relieved by pharmaceuticals. Some injuries may even result in the risk of fatal illness. For instance, the victim may suffer third-degree burn injuries or infections that may become septic when not properly cared for. Debilitating pain combined with the knowledge of massive lifestyle changes can push anyone into psychological stress.
Family members are prone to experiencing mental health issues too, such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Panic disorders
- Social isolation
- Reduced cognitive abilities
- Trouble maintaining social relationships
- Increased risk of substance abuse
- Survivors guilt
- Thoughts of self-harm and suicide
Family members may be forced to forego their own life and hobbies to take care of the accident survivor. Spouses and children often sacrifice to take care of an injured loved one. This can take a toll on their body and have a negative impact on their mental health. In our next communication we will discuss the unplanned monetary impact of long-term injuries and how expansive and crushing these can become. There is also the issue of property damage. If the accident involved a car, the family may have to find another mode of transport to get to work or school. The injured family member may not have any means to get to their therapy and doctor’s appointments. These are a few of the unknown and unplanned issues we will ask you about to determine how we can help. In our next communication we will discuss the unknown and unplanned for financial toll as a result of a serious injury due to someone else’s negligence.
We represent people who are injured because of the careless and reckless acts of others. At the end of the day your case can only be settled one time and you need to know all of the facts beforehand. The reason that insurance companies have paid our clients in excess of $130,000,000.00 is that we get the facts and are not intimidated at the prospect of going to trial when insurance companies fail to offer full compensation. We help with serious injuries that require serious representation. We are the Law Offices of Guenard & Bozarth, LLP. Our attorneys have more than 60 years of experience specializing in only representing injured people. Call GB Legal 24/7/365 at 888-809-1075 or visit www.gblegal.com
