Psychological Component of Burn Injuries Should Be Considered

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TYLER and LONGVIEW, Texas. Burn injuries can be incredibly traumatic. According to the Journal of Tissue Viability, burn injury patients not only experience severe pain while recovering from their injuries, these injuries can occur suddenly and unexpectedly and leave some victims physically scarred. Burn accidents can result in the loss of a family home or prized possessions, which can also be traumatic. Victims may experience life-altering disabilities as a result of their burns. All of this is in addition to their hospitalization, medical bills, time missed from work, and stress that a sudden burn injury can cause.

Among some of the psychological conditions that burn injury victims experience, anxiety is high on the list. Individuals may also experience depression due to changes in their appearance, abilities, and possibly due to the loss of loved ones if the burn injuries impacted other loved ones. Some patients struggle with suicidal ideation while others struggle with anger. Patients who are suffering from the psychological effects of a burn injury deserve proper treatment and care. However, not all insurance policies cover counseling or comprehensive mental health treatment. Families and victims might find themselves paying for this added care out of pocket. The psychological impact of a physical injury should be taken seriously after an accident by both doctors and family.

Victims may also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of their burn injuries and family members may also experience similar trauma. Researchers have found that family members of burn victims can also suffer from anxiety and depression after a loved one experiences this type of injury.

Yet, counseling, specialized rehabilitation, and psychological treatment can be incredibly beneficial. For example, in Pittsburgh, children who have suffered burn injuries attend a burn camp, where they enjoy activities like zip lines and rock climbing. The camp gives children the chance to bond with other kids in a similar circumstance, while also giving the kids a chance to enjoy activities that increase their confidence and self-esteem. These programs are available and can make a big difference in the lives of burn victims.

These activities can be beneficial, but they can also be costly. If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury due to an accident resulting in the neglect or negligence of another person or party, you may have certain rights under the law. The Cooper Law Firm are burn injury lawyers in Tyler and Longview, Texas who work closely with victims and families to help them seek damages for their lost wages, pain and suffering, as well as medical or rehabilitative costs.

It is important to pay attention to the psychological effect of burn injuries. Proper psychological treatment can increase the chances that individuals will be able to return to work, resume old life activities, and recover more fully. If you have questions, the personal injury attorneys at the Cooper Law Firm in Tyler and Longview, Texas have answers. Contact us today.

Cooper Law Firm

501 N Third St,

Longview, TX 75601

Telephone: (903) 297-0037

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