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Work Injuries and Depression after Construction Accident in New Jersey (Part B)

When you've suffered a major injury in a work or construction accident in New Jersey, you'll need to be alert to depression's warning signs and seek professional help when needed. Also, for residents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a construction lawyer can assist you by filing a premises liability claim when the site owner's negligence caused your accident.

Recognizing Depression Warning Signs

Depression after a serious injury is quite common, particularly when it's been a career-ending injury or one that has impacted your relationships, like your sense of self-worth, or the lifestyle to which you were accustomed.

Because depression can worsen over time without treatment, it's vital to be aware of the warning signs which include:

difficulty thinking clearly and focusing;
fatigue and lack of energy;
reduced self-confidence and sense of purpose;
feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, and pessimism;
disrupted sleep patterns (insomnia or excessive sleeping);
inconsolable irritability or restlessness;
decreased desire to partake in pleasurable activities;
feelings of sadness, anxiety, and internal emptiness;
feeling like you have no direction in life; and
suicidal thoughts.

At the onset of depression, contact a mental health professional to diagnose your problem and begin treatment. If your physician links your mental suffering to the injuries you sustained in your construction accident in New Jersey, you'll want to contact an attorney to seek reimbursement for your mental health care.

Effects of Work-Injury Accidents

After a serious work injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression are two of the most common functional impairments that people experience. Over 20% of people who undergo serious injuries experience PTSD and over 6% develop depression, according to research reported in Annals of Surgery.

Being unable to return to work and resume normal activities is a major factor in the development of depression. If you were injured due to a property owner's negligence, you can speak to a New Jersey construction lawyer about legal options for handling these types of worksite claims.

Help After a Construction Accident in New Jersey

If you have been severely injured in a construction accident in New Jersey, you shouldn't have to suffer and pay for expensive medical bills that were caused by another person's negligence. Contact a New Jersey injury lawyer at White & Williams LLP today. We will provide a free, no obligation consultation on your case - 877-944-8396.

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