In addition to an injury to his physical integrity, a person in a road accident may also experience psychological symptoms that are not negligible.
If you suffer from dysfunction in everyday life and experience difficulties in your social functioning as a result of your accident, this can constitute psychological harm.
You need an experienced SAAQ lawyer.
Many situations may be eligible for compensation for psychological harm, such as:
- Insomnia;
- Depression or depressed mood;
- Post-traumatic stress disorder;
- Nightmares;
- Panic attacks;
- Difficulty concentrating;
- Irritability;
- Unfitness to drive;
- Suicidal ideation;
- Etc.
Challenging the SAAQ’s decision
In some cases, the SAAQ conducts a medical expertise to assess whether you have suffered psychological harm, either by a psychologist, psychiatrist or neuropsychologist, but is not obliged to do so.
In their decision, the SAAQ will determine whether it recognizes a causal link between your symptoms and your sequelae. If it recognizes the causal link, it will determine whether the infringement is below the compensation threshold or in the corresponding severity class .
For your personal good, it is in your interest not to accept a decision of the SAAQ without contesting it and without taking the time for a competent lawyer to explain to you the functioning of a case against the SAAQ. The after-effects will always be present and the recognition of the severity of these can have a major impact on the quality of your future life.
Contact us as soon as you receive a decision to challenge.
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SAAQ and medical expertise
The SAAQ works with their own experts and our job is to ensure that your sequelae are most accurately recognized and compensated.
However, be aware that it will be necessary to make a second opinion in order to challenge the SAAQ’s decision. It is important to understand that you will have medical proof to make and that the burden of proof is on you.
Our firm will refer you to the appropriate specialist in your case to contest the SAAQ’s decision.
The SAAQ file
- Consolidation and road accidents (SAAQ)
- Request for reimbursement from the SAAQ
- Compensation for bodily injury
- Income Replacement Indemnity Claim
- Return to work after a road accident
- Your compensation file at the SAAQ