Psychological Aspects of a Work Injury

Pain, discomfort, and physical limitations are a part of any injury.  When a person suffers an injury while on the job, they have the right to seek both medical and financial benefits through the workers' compensation system. These benefits are used to pay for the victim's monthly expenses while they are unable to work, as well as for their medical care, physical therapy, and occupational therapy for their injuries.

While physical injuries are often covered under workers' compensation benefits, it is less often that people seek benefits to help pay for treatment for the mental and emotional consequences of an injury.  It's not uncommon for injury victims to experience depression, high levels of stress, anxiety, and mental anguish, especially when an injury limit's a person's ability to live life to the fullest.  Furthermore, depending on the extent of the injury, a person may never be able to return to work again.  Losing one's ability to work is source of stress, anxiety, and depression for many people.  Not only is there concern over how money will be made, but not being able to provide for oneself or one's family can undermine a person's sense of self-worth.