Can You Get PTSD from a Car Accident?

PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental health condition that can have a serious impact on someone’s well-being. In significant part, this is because of symptoms that range from depression, anxiety, intrusive memories of the traumatic event to negative changes in the accident victim’s thinking. PTSD is serious and it can last for months and years or have permanent residual manifestations.

It should come as no surprise to learn that car accidents indeed count as traumatic events, meaning that car accidents can cause PTSD in the accident victims who were involved in the car accident, either as driver or passenger. Generally speaking, the more unexpected the traumatic or terrifying event, the higher the sufferer’s chances of experiencing PTSD; though, it should be noted that there is significant variation in how people react to trauma, which may or may not be influenced by both inherited and environmental factors.

Can You Be Compensated for Your PTSD?

Since accident victims can experience significant suffering because of their PTSD, they can also seek financial compensation for their suffering from their PTSD injury. Unfortunately, the complicated nature of PTSD as a traumatic mental health condition requires professional health-care evaluation, treatment and monitoring and capable personal injury attorneys to properly prosecute the claim. An expert witness, the PTSD health-care professional may be required to explain the factors used to diagnose PTSD in an accident victim as well as how well the plaintiff is being affected and suffering as a result of the PTSD.

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The process of claiming compensation for PTSD sustained as the result of a car accident is neither simple nor straightforward. As a result, accident victims in such circumstances need proven personal injury attorneys with the right legal expertise and experience. Michael Manoussos & Co PLLC, a superb and top rated personal injury law firm, understands PTSD claims and is responsive in representing its clients in attaining the maximum settlement or award.