In some cases, a mistake made by a doctor or nurse can leave a person with significant emotional or psychological issues that make recovery extremely difficult. These problems, although less easily diagnosed or visible than physical injuries, can make a person’s injuries seem worse and more difficult to overcome. This sort of emotional or psychological damage can affect a person for years in some cases, making it difficult to return to their life fully.
If you’ve sustained an injury due to medical malpractice that has left you with significant emotional and psychological injuries in addition to your physical suffering, we may be able to help you pursue financial compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit. For a free case evaluation regarding your claim, contact a St. Louis medical malpractice lawyer at the Finney Law Office today by calling 314-646-0300.
Compensation Needed for Psychological and Emotional Suffering
Medical malpractice can often leave a person trying to deal with a considerable amount of psychological and emotional concerns. A person may lose trust or faith in authority figures, feel betrayed, be left with behavioral issues due to a physical injury, or simply suffer long-lasting trauma. In these cases, there may be compensation for some of this suffering, including the following:
- Emotional and psychological suffering damages
- Compensation for a loss of a lifestyle
- Compensation for a loss of companionship
- Compensation for drug treatments
- Therapy expenses compensation
This compensation can help a person spend more time recovering than worrying about the high costs of treatment. This can prove crucial for many people left with severe injuries after a medical mistake.
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If your psychological or emotional issues were caused by a doctor or nurse’s mistakes, we may be able to assist you with the process of filing a personal injury claim. For more information about your rights and options in moving forward with a lawsuit, contact a St. Louis medical malpractice attorney from the Finney Law Office at 314-646-0300 today.