Psychological trauma of a motorbike accident

Personal injury resulting from a motorbike accident that is physical is often easily seen - a wound, a cast, or a tell-tale limp. But the psychological results of a motorbike crash are equally real, and can be equally deserving of compensation.

Most compensation claims will include an allowance for psychological trauma, but it is important to make sure that you have a personal injury solicitor who knows that this must be claimed for. Signs that a survivor of a motorbike crash is suffering psychologically can include:

• Finding discussing the accident difficult, perhaps becoming upset or tearful;
• Nightmares, sleeplessness and / or flashbacks;
• Avoiding the location in which the accident occurred, and avoiding the use of motor vehicles;
• A breakdown in relationships with family and friends, or with work colleagues; and
• Problems with work performance

It is important that the accident victim should seek treatment as soon as possible, as recovery is more likely the sooner treatment is begun.

The psychological trauma can range from travel anxiety through to full-blown post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Where this is greater than the norm to be expected from a road traffic accident, the claimant's personal injury solicitor should ensure that this is reflected in the amount of damages claimed for.

Making a personal injury compensation claim following a motorbike accident
Have you been involved in a motorcycle accident? If so, whatever your injuries, YouClaim's team will be able to help you work out if you are eligible to make a personal injury claim, with no pressure and no jargon.

Should you decide to proceed, you will be able to have the most appropriate personal injury solicitor for your case assigned to work on your behalf. We make sure that you will face no charges in any road traffic accident claim, win or lose, for our services or any other disbursements that may be necessary to your case.

We also take no cut from the damages awarded to you in a won case, under our 100% compensation promise.

Call us today, on 0800 10 757 95, and find out how we can help you. Or reach us through this website's e-chat facility or claim form. Either way, we look forward to supporting you in your motorbike accident compensation claim.