As a parent, one of your main priorities is your child’s safety. While you can do everything in your power to keep them safe, the unfortunate reality is that there are things out of your own control that could result in your child being harmed. If your child was injured in a personal injury accident, you should be aware of the possible psychological impacts the incident can have on your child. 

Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, LLP is a Texas personal injury law firm with experience helping clients whose children have suffered injuries due to the actions of a negligent party. We understand how upsetting and stressful it can be for parents and children after a child is injured in a personal injury accident. In addition to physical injuries, many children may suffer psychological injuries as well. 

Can Children Suffer Psychological Injuries After a Texas Personal Injury Accident

A child who has been injured in an accident caused by another negligent party may be left feeling confused about what happened to them and why it occurred in the first place. Depending on the age of the child, experiencing a traumatizing event like an accident that has left them injured can lead to serious psychological impacts after the fact. 

One of the most commonly found psychological impacts suffered by children who are injured in personal injury accidents is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD is a disorder where a person, or in this case a child, has difficulty recovering after they have experienced a terrifying event like being injured in a personal injury accident. The symptoms of PTSD in children often present in the following ways:

• Changes to your child’s eating or sleeping habits
• Hyper-alertness
• Agitation
• Withdrawal
• Avoidance of contact or communication
• Flashbacks or nightmares
• Refusal to talk about the injury or accident
• General detachment

Some other psychological injuries your child may be at risk of developing following a personal injury accident are as follows:

• A negative impact on cognitive, social, emotional, physical, psychological and moral development
• Aggressive behaviors and mood swings
• Behavioral problems
• Development of new fears
• Developmental delays or regression
• Eating disorders
• Language regression
• Loss of hope and expectations of a positive future

If you have noticed your child displaying any of the psychological injuries listed above following a personal injury accident, it is crucial that you file a personal injury claim with the help of a trusted lawyer.

Can You Collect Damages After Your Child Is Injured in a Personal Injury Accident?

After your child has been harmed in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you have the right to pursue justice by filing a personal injury claim. When filing a personal injury claim in Texas, you may be eligible to recover compensation for the losses you and your child have suffered as a result of the accident. 

The damages you may be eligible to recover are as follows:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering

To ensure you are able to negotiate for the fair compensation you and your child are owed, contact a trusted lawyer as soon as possible to begin the process of filing your claim.

Get Justice for Your Child’s Texas Personal Injury Case

Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, LLP has more than six decades of experience in personal injury law in Texas. Our legal team is committed to helping you navigate these challenging times as you pursue justice after your child has suffered physical and psychological injuries after an accident. 

To begin the process of pursuing the pair compensation you and your child are owed, reach out to Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson, LLP for a comprehensive evaluation of the case. For more information or to schedule your free consultation with a Texas personal injury lawyer, complete our contact form or call us at (512) 253-3948.