Recovering for PTSD after an Auto Accident
by
Theodore A Spaulding on Sep. 02, 2015
Accident & Injury Personal Injury Accident & Injury Car Accident Health Care Health Care Other
Summary: 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.
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