When you get injured, there can be a lot of things impacting you. This includes your inability to work, the emotional effects of an accident, and how you’re impacted long term. Most people are probably aware of the cost of medical bills and time getting treatment for physical injuries. You might also understand the impacts of a totaled car and car insurance costs. But one important piece of your life that will see impacts from a personal injury is the way you work.
Costs Other Than Medical Bills
Physical Effects
After getting injured, you might not be able to work for a while. Whether you broke a limb in a car accident, have a head injury after a slip and fall, or have severe lacerations after a dog bite, you might not be able to work your best, or even work at all. Some doctors will write you a note to excuse you from work so you can focus on healing those injuries.
If you were injured on the job, like while driving for work or if you pulled a muscle while lifting an object, it can be important to take a break from those activities while healing, so you don’t reinjure anything.
Mental Effects
Also after an accident, you might have mental distress, especially if the accident occurred while at work or driving around your work. You might need some time to overcome the stress and mental affects the accidents have on you. This way, you can do your work without feeling the impacts of the incident and your injuries. You will be able to work to your best abilities.
Also, if you are injured and in pain, it is hard to focus on the work that you need to do. It can also be hard to stay motivated and ready to work if you are feeling anxious or depressed after a collision. This mental impact could really affect the way you work and even your income.
If you are still working, you probably have taken some time off in order to get care. This can cause a decrease in your income or dig into your PTO.
In a worst case scenario, you might be so injured that you are unable to go back to work again. If you lose your source of income, it can be life altering for you and your family. When you are unable to work or do your usual job, there can be a lot of added pressure and stress.
If you and your work have an understanding of what could happen after a personal injury, you can be able to manage your work expectations better. This will help you minimize the costs.
Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks is here to help. We have over 150 years of combined experience representing personal injury victims. We offer free case evaluations to discuss how we can represent you. Call 801.500.4000 to schedule yours today.
