The short answer to this question is no, not all personal injury cases are physical in nature.  Personal injuries can also be financial and psychological.

This article explains the different types of personal injuries and what you should do if you become injured.  Remember that every injury case is unique and that you should always consult with your lawyer for the steps to take during the legal process.

Types of Personal Injuries

Physical injuries that are caused by a deliberate act or negligence are personal injuries.  Physical injuries can cause you short-term or long-term problems, financial setback, and the inability to work.  Physical injuries include, but are not limited to head and neck trauma, brain and spinal cord injury, birth injury, wounds, and broken bones.  Physical injuries can also cause the death of your loved one.

Injuries that do not involve a physical condition are financial and psychological ones.  Financial injuries at the hands of an unsavory stock broker or real estate broker include fraud and professional malpractice.  If you have lost your life savings by a fraudulent act, the results can be devastating to you and your family.

Psychological injuries occur to victims of abuse or neglect.  For example, the elderly or a victim of domestic violence may be threatened, manipulated, coerced, yelled at, or tricked.  Psychological injuries cause emotional scars that are no less painful to overcome than physical injuries.

Injuries of any type should be reviewed by a qualified attorney who can file a lawsuit for damages on your behalf.  You can be compensated for pain and suffering, medical and other expenses, property damage, and time away from work.  If an immediate family has died a wrongful death, you can file for additional damages such as loss of love, companionship, service; and funeral or burial expenses.