• Physical Injuries
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Worker's Compensation
• Medical Malpractice
• Wrongful Death

Most people experience depression at some time in their life for any number of reasons. A traumatic event or severe injury can worsen feelings of sadness and loss, or may be the sole cause of emotional problems. In the case of clinical depression, the feelings are more intense and can last much longer. In addition to the sadness that comes with depression, a major injury can also cause physical symptoms such as fatigue that aggravate the depression.

There are 2 main types of depression, Major Depression and Bipolar or Manic Depression.

The major symptoms of Major Depression are:

• Loss of energy and interest
• Diminished ability to enjoy oneself
• Decreased -- or increased -- sleeping or appetite
• Difficulty in concentrating; indecisiveness; slowed or fuzzy thinking
• Exaggerated feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or anxiety
• Feelings of worthlessness
• Recurring thoughts about death and suicide

As well as the symptoms above, bipolar depression causes mood swings with periods that include the following symptoms:

• A high energy level with decreased need for sleep
• Unwarranted or exaggerated belief in one's own ability
• Extreme irritability
• Rapid, unpredictable emotional change
• Reduced inhibitions with resulting impulsive, thoughtless activity, with a high risk of damaging consequences

Victims of personal injury accidents often experience depression or other emotional injuries. Conditions like depression, post traumatic stress disorder, fear, anger, and withdrawal are typical reactions to a shocking and extreme event that involves serious injury. These emotional reactions can disturb the person who is injured in an accident or people who witness the accident first hand.

Depression is quite common in people who have gone through a serious personal injury caused by another’s intentional wrongdoing or negligence. These injuries can be the result of a motor vehicle accident, a work related accident, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, product defects, and many others. Depression is a natural emotional response to thoughts of the episode itself, the bodily injuries suffered, disfigurement, functional impairments that interfere with habitual daily activities, and disability.

If you or a loved one have suffered from depression as the result of a personal injury, you deserve compensation for the pain you have endured. An experienced Florida personal injury lawyer can unravel the facts surrounding your case, help you plan for your future and provide you with closure to this experience.