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If someone in your family sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI), it will ultimately be life changing for everyone in your household. Depending on the extent of the injury, you may need to quit your job to look after your loved one or liquidate certain assets in order to afford a caregiver.

Of course, handling the financial logistics is just one small component of coping with the aftermath of an SCI. Overcoming the emotional hurdles associated with the injury’s impact on your family may be the most challenging aspect of all.

WebMD reminds primary caregivers and family members of accident victims that in order to take care of their loved one effectively, they need to take care of themselves first. This includes prioritizing both your physical health and emotional wellbeing. It might also mean joining a support group for family members of those who have been paralyzed.

If your loved one sustained a spinal cord injury in a preventable accident and you want to hold the liable party financially accountable, contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers. A Lafayette injury attorney will help you gather evidence to prove damages.

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Read on to learn how you can help a loved one cope with the emotional impact of sustaining a spinal cord injury

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Frustration and resistance are inevitable in the weeks and months following the accident. Even if you are not your loved one’s primary caregiver, you will find yourself becoming angry when he or she refuses your help. Try to remain calm in such situations, and remind yourself that nothing your relative says or does is a personal attack against you.

  1. Educate Yourself
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Your loved one may not be ready to learn more about his or her condition in the months following the accident, but you can be prepared to answer any questions that eventually do arise by educating yourself. Take note of facts, figures, and statistics that you find helpful or interesting, but do not inundate the accident victim with this information until he or she is ready to hear it.

  1. Encourage Friends to Visit
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Everyone responds to trauma in their own, and some people do not know how to act around individuals facing life altering injuries. Just because your loved one’s friends do not visit does not mean they don’t want to, though; in fact, they simply may be waiting for an invitation. Encourage friends to visit often, especially on days when your relative could use a morale boost.

  1. Go Outside

It is natural for people who have recently sustained spinal cord injuries to sink into a depression, which may make them unwilling to leave the house. Fresh air is essential for a clear head, though, and it can make your loved one forget about his or her physical limitations for at least a little while. Head outside whenever you can, and try to enjoy the sunshine together.

If someone you love sustained a spinal cord injury in a collision with a negligent driver, contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers to discuss your case. We have helped our clients recover more than $200 million in cash settlements and verdicts. Call (337) 777-7777 to schedule a free consultation with an accident lawyer in Lafayette.

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