While many people are aware of the various physical injuries that can arise after a car accident, most do not understand the psychological trauma and mental health challenges that these crashes can cause.
If you believe that you have PTSD due to a recent car accident you were involved in, you may be able to seek compensation for PTSD treatment. An experienced and compassionate car accident lawyer from Dulin McQuinn Young can help.
What Is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that some people develop after experiencing a traumatic event. Various types of traumatic events can lead to PTSD, including war, abuse, and motor vehicle accidents.
PTSD is one of the most common mental health conditions accident victims suffer from car accidents. PTSD can lead to intrusive flashbacks, nightmares, and other hindrances to daily life.
Common Symptoms of PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder can present with various symptoms, including:
- Flashbacks that are triggered by various events that make you feel like you’re reliving the traumatizing event again
- Intrusive memories and thoughts that make it difficult to concentrate
- Nightmare about the traumatic event
- Severe emotional or physical reactions to stimuli that remind you of the event
- Avoiding anything that reminds you of the accident, including driving, getting in a vehicle, or the people you were with when the accident occurred
- Mood changes, a feeling of hopelessness and emotional detachment
- Loss of interest in favorite activities
- Depression and anxiety
- Difficulty sleeping or sleeping more than usual
- Startling easily
Diagnosing and Treating PTSD
If you are experiencing the symptoms described above, you may have PTSD. Like with physical injuries, you may need treatment and care to overcome or cope with PTSD. You can seek a formal diagnosis of your condition from a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other mental healthcare provider.
Treatment will vary by patient, but it often includes therapy and medication. Therapy can consist of cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, group therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Pursuing Compensation for PTSD
Just like with physical injuries, car accident victims have a right to recover compensation for the psychological injuries they suffer because of an accident. Through a personal injury claim, you can seek compensation for your mental health costs, psychological trauma, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life you are suffering because of PTSD stemming from a car accident.
A car accident lawyer can help build your compensation claim by:
- Discussing the accident and its impact on you
- Asking mental healthcare providers to explain your symptoms and the impact the accident has had on your life
- Compiling information from your medical providers and possibly experts to establish the value of your claim
- Demanding full and fair compensation from the insurance company that acknowledges the tremendous impact the accident has had on your life
Let our legal team fight for your right to fair compensation following a car accident.
Contact Our Car Accident Lawyers for a Free Assessment
If you were recently involved in an accident and are trying to cope with the psychological trauma, reach out to the compassionate legal team at Dulin McQuinn Young. Our Denver car accident lawyers have extensive experience handling all types of car accident injuries, including emotional and psychological trauma.
We fight tirelessly to recover fair compensation for our clients. Call us today to arrange a free and confidential consultation.