Following a serious car accident, emergency medical teams and medical professional will most likely be concerned about your physical injuries. While many physical injuries resulting from a collision can be severe and stabilization is important, doctors should also pay attention to the potential mental effects of an accident.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)¹ is a mental condition that can develop after any type of traumatic event that either caused or threatened physical harm. Our experienced personal injury attorneys understand the prevalence of PTSD in auto accident victims and can help you recover for your psychological injuries and losses as well as your losses related to physical injuries.

Common effects of PTSD

PTSD sufferers can experience a wide range of signs and symptoms that can vary substantially from victim to victim. However, almost all of the different symptoms have the potential to cause significant complications and limitations in a victim's life. Some of the most common symptoms are as follows:

·         Sudden and realistic flashbacks of the accident.

·         Vivid nightmares and resulting sleep disturbances.

·         The desire to avoid any object, person, or activity that may remind them of the accident, which can include ever riding in a vehicle.

·         Irrational fearfulness of everyday things and the ability to be startled easily.

·         Lack of interest in work, school, or previous activities.

·         Severe anxiety and/or depression.

·         Episodes of unexplained anger or moodiness.

These symptoms can have an adverse effect on a PTSD victim's personal and professional life and victims often require substantial medical, psychiatric, and psychological treatment to overcome their symptoms and return to their regular lives. Such treatment² can be costly and, when combined with lost income from being unable to work, can cause serious financial losses.

Discuss your case with an Alpharetta, GA auto accident attorney today

At the law office of Boling Rice LLC in Alpharetta, Georgia, our experienced team of auto accident lawyers understand the significant effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and other emotional injuries following a car accident. We are committed to helping you receive the full amount you deserve for both physical and emotional conditions, so please call us for a free consultation at 770-355-0780 today.

¹http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml

²http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml#part_145375