Study Shows Brain Injuries May Increase Depression | Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer

Many car accident victims suffer from severe injuries, which can forever impact their lives. It is not uncommon for these victims to experience changes in their daily routine and quality of life. In my nine years as a Bellevue car accident lawyer and Seattle personal injury attorney, I have seen hundreds of people struggling with life-altering car accident injuries.

A recent Seattle study, conducted at the University of Washington School of Medicine, is now suggesting that people with a brain injury are eight times more likely to suffer from major depression. It is no surprise that the main cause of brain injuries are car accidents.

The University of Washington study looked at 559 patients who had suffered from brain injuries. The majority were males who were recent victims of car accidents. In the first year, fifty-three percent of them were experiencing severe depression, along with anxiety.

Unfortunately, few people who suffer from these injuries seek treatment for depression, which only makes things worse. It is a serious condition, which can severely impact a person’s life.

For an in-depth look at the results of the study, check out the May 19th issue of JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association).

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