Mental health injuries are any type of psychological harm that a person suffers. It can include things like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. Mental health injuries are pervasive and can happen as a result of many different things, like a car accident, witnessing a death, or suffering emotional abuse in the workplace.

If you have suffered a mental health injury, you may be wondering if you can sue for damages. Here’s a look at what you should know and how to move forward with a case if you or a loved one were hurt.

What Damages Can I Recover For A Mental Health Injury?

If you win your personal injury lawsuit, you may be able to recover money for the expenses you had to pay for and for the distress you went through as a result of the incident. If your mental health injury has required or will require treatment by a psychiatrist, counselor, or another medical professional, you may be able to recover the cost of this treatment. 

You may also be able to recover lost wages if your condition has caused you to miss work, and punitive damages if the defendant acted in a particularly egregious way. These are designed to penalize the person who caused your mental health injury and deter them from doing it again.

How to Prove a Mental Health Injury

A mental health injury can be difficult to prove. This is because, unlike a physical injury, there is no visible evidence of the harm. To establish that you have suffered this type of injury, you will need to provide evidence that the defendant’s actions were the cause of your injury, the incident that resulted in the injury was reasonably foreseeable, that the defendant knew or should have known that their actions could cause harm, and that you suffered damages as a result. 

How To Get Help From A Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer 

If you think you may have a mental health injury caused by someone else’s negligence or willful conduct, you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can help you or your loved ones understand your legal rights and the options available to you, and can represent you in negotiations with the other party or their insurance company. 

Even if you ultimately decide not to file a lawsuit, consulting with an experienced lawyer can give you an idea of where you stand. Call Southside Injury Law today by phoning (770) 703-6008, or toll free at (800) 393-8595.