April is “Stress Awareness Month.” The initiative is focused on informing the public at large about the causes of, and cures for, modern-day stress. According to a recent Gallup Poll, Americans today are reporting higher levels of stress, worry, and anger than ever. When compared to others across the world, adult Americans report stress levels at 55% versus the 33% reported by their counterparts.
Causes of Stress
The reasons behind stress are many, however, medical issues tend to be one of the most common factors. The need to reduce and manage stress is particularly important now, as the entire world is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. If you or a loved one’s health is suffering as a result of injuries caused by an accident in Nevada, these problems will create additional frustration, pain, and worry. This is because on top of health issues, a personal injury victim is likely dealing with problems related to property damage and financial strain.
A personal injury attorney, such as those at Matt Pfau Law Group, can help you obtain the monetary compensation to which you are entitled. Our experienced Las Vegas personal injury attorneys can go after payments for your lost wages, medical bills, damaged property, and more. Pursuing a Nevada personal injury lawsuit can help you regain your financial footing and allow you to focus on recovering from your injuries. Some aspects of a Nevada personal injury lawsuit that can add stress to a harmed party include:
- Properly and timely completing all required paperwork for a valid legal claim;
- Having to deal with the insurance company or the defendant’s attorney;
- The adverse nature of litigation, in which the defendant(s) can make a plaintiff feel guilty for even pursuing a personal injury case;
- Lack of privacy due to having to reveal your personal life to your and/or the other side’s attorney;
- Lack of privacy when in a lawsuit, where most documents are public record;
- Likelihood of having to relive the details of the accident over and over again.
Not surprisingly, there is a term for the negative emotional effects that often come with being involved in a lawsuit — litigation response system.
Reducing Lawsuit Stress
Being involved in a personal injury lawsuit, however, does not need to be overly stressful. If you or someone you know is concerned about the emotional turmoil that may result from filing a Las Vegas personal injury lawsuit, consider using the tips below to help minimize your stress during litigation:
- Find good legal representation;
- Keep a list of all the tasks you need to complete;
- Get all of your records and paperwork organized;
- Seek medical attention right away and continue seeing doctors;
- Stay patient as the American legal system works, but speed is not its greatest strength.
- Adjust your schedule to prioritize what needs to be done for your case;
- Be honest and open with good and bad news with your personal injury lawyer;
- Keep perspective because your injuries may feel like they are taking over your life, but this is only temporary.
We Can Help
If you have questions about Coronavirus, or have suffered a personal injury, contact Las Vegas-based Matt Pfau Law Group today.
