Long-Term Effects of A Personal Injury | Moldovan Law Firm

1. Long-Term Effects of A Personal Injury  Long-term outcomes of personal injuries might be any combination of  emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioral consequences. Even though  injuries that appear minor can have a lasting impact on people’s lives.  Studies show that the long-term consequences of injuries tend to have  more harmful effects than the immediate ones.  A personal injury can have the following long-term effects on people’s lives.  Physical Effects  Injuries caused by a slip and fall accident, ​car accident​, defective product,  or medical malpractice can cause major damage to body organs, tissues,  and systems. Few injuries have long-term impacts on the physical and  mental health of the victims.  Head injuries  In the long term, people with severe brain injuries may face:  ● Permanent paralysis  ● Cognitive disabilities  ● Personality changes  They may need extensive rehabilitative therapy or around-the-clock care.  Neck injuries  Neck injuries can cause chronic pain. Depending on how much damage has  been done to the upper spine, quadriplegia might occur. This can cause  paralysis and strain in breathing and eating.  Back injuries  People tend to experience long-term or permanent pain if the accidents  they were involved in caused a spinal disk injury, narrowing or  displacement of a vertebra, or dislocation, cartilage, or ligament damage to  a joint. The pain might resolve over time. There is a likelihood of some 

2. discomfort, pain, or lack of mobility continuing or reoccurring, especially as  people age.  Scars  Injuries or treatment received can cause scars. Scar tissues can make the  flesh in the nearby area less flexible. If scarring happens in a part of the  body that flexes, such as the joints, it can lead to a permanent loss of  mobility.  Economic Difficulties  Serious injuries can lead to increased financial problems down the road.  Some of the financial costs that accompany these injuries include:  ● Long hospital stays  ● Medication  ● Assistive devices  ● Therapies  ● Counseling  ● Nursing care  Apart from medical expenses, accident victims may also lose income.  Many injuries may stop people from returning to their primary occupation  at full capacity or prevent them from returning at all. Therefore, they may  have to apply for a social security disability program.  Psychological Effects  Physical injuries often have long-term psychological ramifications. Having  to endure the pain and trauma of a physical injury usually leads to  significant mental and emotional distress. That can be obvious in  dissimilar ways, containing insomnia, sexual dysfunction, anger, lack of  energy, and loss of appetite.  Fear  Injuries from falls and motor vehicle accidents might make people create a  fear of mobility. The fear arises because of the risk of severe pain that they  face during routine movements. As a result, they may limit their activities. 

3. People involved in car accidents can experience some trepidation before  getting back on the road. It expands into a full-blown driving phobia or fear  of being a passenger.  Depression  Accidents that result in ​personal injury​ might be triggers for depression.  Struggling with continual pain after injury makes people susceptible to  depression. As stated to research, people with chronic pain are two times  more likely to develop anxiety & mood disorders than the rest of the  population.  Enduring injuries like scars might have lasting effects on people’s  self-esteem and emotional wellbeing. It is usual for victims of spinal cord  injuries to experience depression months or even years after their injury.  Bone injuries that cause temporary or permanent disability also have  pessimistic psychological impacts. Treatment and rehabilitation that last  for years can be depressing.  The physical changes that injury victims have to modify can leave them  feeling helpless and uninterested in friends, family, or work. This could  even ​result in divorce​.  Lifestyle Changes  People who have encouraging injuries often have to make lifestyle  changes. Injuries may make them inadequate to work and support their  families. They may also be unable to engage in hobbies and activities they  once enjoyed, such as games with children and family outings. Close  relations with their partners may also be negatively affected.  The cost of a personal injury is important more than the immediate hospital  bill. People should take these long-term effects into account when  determining how much to pursue in damages  If you’ve been injured due to another person’s negligence, you can seek justice. Call us ​(866) 553-4251​ today and schedule a free consultation. One of our attorneys from Moldovan Law Firm will respond to you.