PTSD after a car accident

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Car Accidents, on Monday, January 26, 2015

Those who have been in a car accident may feel guilt or shock for a period of time afterwards. For most, these feelings subside over time. However, it is possible that these feelings could linger or even intensify over time. Massachusetts victims of such an occurrence who dread driving or merely getting into a car after an accident may wish to seek treatment as this could be a sign of post-traumatic stress disorder.Those who suffer from PTSD may have trouble sleeping or have nightmares. They may also become irritable and replay the incident in their mind many times over. While someone who suffers from PTSD may feel lost, there are treatments available to help overcome these symptoms. For instance, it may be possible to talk to a friend or professional therapist about the events that took place. A doctor may be able to suggest an exercise regimen that can help deal with the physical and emotional toll that an accident may take. Getting back into a familiar routine may help those who have been in an accident get comfortable with driving and help ease the effects of PTSD. Finally, learning how to be a defensive driver may lower the risk of an accident in the future while helping an individual get comfortable being in a car again.A car accident victim may suffer broken bones, spinal cord injuries or neck and back problems and pain. These could leave the person unable to work. An attorney may be able to help an accident victim win compensation for such injuries. In some instances, damages may be awarded to help pay for current and future medical bills as well as cover any wages lost due to the inability to return to work. Source: FamilyDoctor.org, “Post-traumatic Stress After a Traffic Accident”, accessed on Jan. 24, 2015