Personal injury psychiatry addresses the physical and psychological effects following trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, and traumatic brain injury. While the courts can address retribution, cases involving personal injury often have long-term consequences. These psychological conditions can inflict mental effects that deserve consideration and treatment.
Personal Injury Psychiatry
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Coping with Physical Trauma
In cases where a third party caused an injury, it is essential to determine whether the adverse mental health effects were created by the incident in question.
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Defining Personal Injury
Costs of Psychological Distress
The physical impacts of conditions are usually easy to assess through medical tests and evaluations. The psychological costs, on the other hand, are harder to quantify. Personal injury psychiatry introduces a standard means of assessing these psychological impacts in an objective way.
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain represents a nebulous area in personal injury assessment. Pain, after all, is a subjective condition. Consequently, it is both a vulnerability to the individual and a target for skepticism in the courtroom. Fortunately, personal injury psychiatry can reveal the truth of these matters and allow the courts to come to a just decision.
Secondary Effects
Psychological distress can have secondary impacts that have both personal and financial costs. An individual may have lingering effects that pose both a physical and mental challenge to returning to work. The effects then escalate, resulting in further financial costs. A psychiatrist who specializes in personal injury can dissect these situations for an accurate assessment.
Legal Benefits
From a legal perspective, personal injury psychiatry offers verification and legitimacy to these claims. An assessment by a trained professional can provide the definitive evidence needed to validate claims and relieve concerns about malingering and fraud. This professional handling can mitigate additional threats to the well-being of the individual.
Why Choose Vantis?
When you choose Vantis, you can experience peace of mind knowing that we provide a complete mental and behavioral program. We are a physician-run company committed to taking a holistic approach to care.
