Psychological injuries can be just as life-altering as physical injuries—sometimes even more so. After a serious accident or traumatic event, many people in Ontario struggle with emotional distress, anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Unfortunately, these injuries are often invisible and misunderstood, making it harder for victims to get the support and compensation they deserve.
At GotInjured.ca, we help Ontario accident victims pursue compensation for psychological and emotional injuries caused by negligence. Our legal team understands the complexity of mental health injury claims and approaches every case with care, respect, and determination.
Psychological injuries—also known as mental or emotional injuries—affect a person’s mental health, emotional well-being, and ability to function in daily life. These injuries may develop suddenly after a traumatic incident or gradually over time.
Unlike physical injuries, psychological injuries are not visible, but they can severely impact work, relationships, sleep, and overall quality of life.
Psychological injuries can take many forms, including:
Often caused by serious accidents, violence, or life-threatening events. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
Persistent fear, panic attacks, or overwhelming stress following an accident or traumatic experience.
Feelings of hopelessness, loss of interest, fatigue, and difficulty functioning after injury or trauma.
Emotional or behavioral symptoms triggered by a major life change caused by an accident or injury.
Ongoing emotional suffering, fear, mood changes, or mental anguish resulting from negligence or wrongdoing.
Psychological injuries can arise from many types of incidents, including:
Motor vehicle accidents
Slip and fall accidents
Workplace injuries
Physical or sexual assaults
Medical negligence
Catastrophic injuries
Witnessing traumatic events
Long-term disability or chronic pain
In many cases, psychological injuries occur alongside physical injuries, but they can also exist on their own.
Yes. Under Ontario law, psychological injuries may be compensable when they are caused by another party’s negligence or wrongdoing.
Insurance companies often challenge mental health claims, arguing they are exaggerated or unrelated. This is why having an experienced Ontario psychological injury lawyer is critical. At GotInjured.ca, we know how to present strong evidence and protect your rights.
Because psychological injuries are not visible, proper documentation is essential. Evidence may include:
Medical records and psychiatric assessments
Diagnoses from psychologists or psychiatrists
Therapy and treatment records
Expert medical opinions
Personal impact statements
Testimony from family, friends, or coworkers
Our legal team works closely with medical professionals to build a compelling case that reflects the true impact of your injury.
Depending on your case, compensation may cover:
Medical and psychological treatment costs
Therapy, counseling, and medication
Loss of income or reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Loss of enjoyment of life
Long-term disability support
Every case is unique. We focus on securing compensation that reflects both the emotional and financial impact of your injury.
At GotInjured.ca, we understand how overwhelming psychological injuries can be. You may feel misunderstood, dismissed, or unsure where to turn. Our role is to shoulder the legal burden so you can focus on healing.
We offer:
Free, confidential consultations
No upfront fees (you don’t pay unless we win)
Compassionate, client-first representation
Strong negotiation with insurance companies
Litigation support when necessary
At GotInjured.ca, we believe that strong legal representation plays a critical role in recovery after an injury. Regardless of the complexity of your case, our focus remains on protecting your rights, challenging insurance companies when necessary, and helping you pursue the best possible outcome with care and professionalism.
Our experienced, multilingual lawyers handle complex injury cases with confidence.
Each case is handled based on the client’s unique needs—not a one-size-fits-all process.
We provide high-quality, client-focused legal representation with clear communication at every step.
We maintain strict professional and ethical standards in every case we take on.
We make it easy to get legal help after an injury by handling the legal work while keeping you informed every step of the way.
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Yes. Psychological injuries such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression may be compensable in Ontario if they were caused by someone else’s negligence.
In most cases, yes. Medical documentation from a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other qualified healthcare professional helps support your claim.
Yes. Psychological injuries can be claimed on their own, even if there is no physical injury, as long as they are supported by medical evidence.
Psychological injuries often result from car accidents, slip and falls, workplace incidents, assaults, or other traumatic events.
Time limits apply under Ontario law. It’s important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights.
GotInjured.ca provides compassionate legal guidance, handles insurance companies, and works to secure fair compensation for your mental and emotional injuries.
If you’ve been injured and have questions about your rights, we’re here to listen.
