Brampton personal injury lawyers know from their vast experience in dealing with people injured in accidents that every accident and every injury is unique. Many variables come into play when a collision or a fall occurs and these factors make it difficult to get a one-size-fits-all solution to the question of compensation.

Accidents are rarely “accidental.” Most of them are caused by someone’s fault or negligence and they impose huge physical, financial and emotional burdens on injured victims and their families. Injured victims are entitled to receive compensation from those responsible for the accident. Monetary compensation can make their lives a little easier, though things may never be exactly the same again.

Contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Brampton if you or a dear one has been injured in an accident.

Traumatic Effects of Accidents

Accidents happen without warning, like a bolt from the blue. People experience shock, confusion, fear, anxiety, pain, horror, grief, bewilderment and a host of other emotions that prevent them from thinking rationally or acting quickly and effectively. Sometimes, the victim loses consciousness due to the severe trauma.

Injuries can be of varying types and degrees, ranging from sprains, bruises, cuts and lacerations to major spinal/neck damage, internal organ damage, uncontrollable bleeding, facial and dental damage, loss of vision, traumatic brain injury, amputation, disability, disfigurement or even death. Such injuries are immediately noticeable and can certainly be felt.

Delayed Reaction

In many cases, it may appear that people have escaped unscathed from a collision, since there are no obvious injuries or sensation of pain etc. This is because there is an immediate release of adrenaline, endorphins and other hormones that mask pain and provide the “fight or flight” response. These hormones block sensations of pain and help us cope with the immediate danger.

After a lapse of time, the person may begin to experience symptoms like severe joint pain, unexplained headaches and fatigue, depression, neck and back pain, memory and cognitive problems, mood changes, etc that could signal the existence of a larger, deeper problem. For instance, problems like internal bleeding may appear slowly and gradually, signaled only by abdominal swelling or pain.

Emotional and psychological issues can arise that reflect the global physical and mental effects of such a devastating event. Post-traumatic stress is a common reaction that people tend to ignore, as they feel they should “move on” or “get on with their lives.”

Impact of Such Injuries

Legally, if injuries are not immediately diagnosed and treated, the victim could lose out on getting compensation. This is because once you have settled with the insurance company, it’s not possible to make another claim. Further, there are statute-of-limitations time-frames within which to file claims. You could end up with having to pay for a life-time of care and medical expenses, suffer long-term or permanent loss of income and wages.

Hence, whatever the injury or apparent lack of it, it’s wise to consult your family doctor and explain exactly how the accident occurred. Your experienced 24×7 injury lawyers can also provide the right information and advice to get the right medical attention and treatment and to file claims.