Has a claim been put in, and an offer made yet?
As a result of the consultant's report (which should include physical and emotional injuries) + your statement and details of any other losses - you should have been made an offer.
It's then for you to decide if you want to take it further - it is always advisable to turn down the first offer anyway but a lot of people will accept to have it done with.
If you reject the offer you'll more than likely be offered a higher sum - but usually as a result of another medical report, looking at your records in greater detail (you may have already signed a disclaimer for them to access your medical records - check with solicitor? If not it might happen after turning down 1st offer).
Have you had treatment - physio, accupuncture etc.? If not and you feel you would benefit, see your GP for referral then get back on to solicitor - who should push to have it done privately (and quicker) being paid for by the other side.
Basically, I'd weigh things up as and when you have an offer made. The distress and anxiety caused should all be detailed in your statement, and could be added in another letter to give an up to date picture too (for them to take into account when quanifying compensation).
Hope this helps! x