If you are injured in a motor vehicle collision you will need some guidance on managing chronic pain and depression after an injury accident.  The American Pain Foundation recently released a study citing the fact that 36 million Americans have dealt with chronic pain lasting over a year after an injury.  Depression is often a companion of chronic pain.

There are many injuries which might not immediately seem serious after a car accident which ultimately lead to extended challenges associated with pain, tingling, burning and other symptoms.  The chronic pain associated with a neck or back injury, for example, can interrupt every area of your life.  You may become unable to work, or miss important family or social events.  Chronic pain also affects sleeping patterns.  When restful sleep is interrupted by pain several symptoms follow including the inability to focus, mood swings and ultimately depression.  What steps should you take?

Keep an open mind after any injury, especially after you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident.  Communicate your experiences, emotions as well as any impact chronic pain is having upon your sleeping patterns and life in general.  Your doctor can provide insight into strategies associated with therapy, limiting consumption of alcohol, eating habits as well as medication which can support you through these challenges.

Managing chronic pain and depression after an injury accident is a common challenge for many Americans.  You are not alone.  This support, treatment and therapy is part of the compensation which should be sought as part of the full and fair compensation you should receive after suffering an accident due to someone else’s negligence.

We invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and contact HLH or call (866) 583-9701 for a free consultation with one of our experienced injury attorneys.  We aggressively seek every penny our clients deserve to ensure they have all of the treatment, therapy and support necessary to make a full recovery and move forward positively with their life.