Are You Suffering From PTSD After a Car Accident?

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No matter how safe or experienced a driver you may be, car accidents can still occur in the blink of an eye leaving you with extensive injuries and losses. Being the victim of a car accident is traumatizing for the drivers and passengers involved. Unfortunately, for many car accident victims, post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly suffered as a result of the intense emotional and physical distress caused by the incident. If you have recently been injured in a car accident, it is crucial that you understand if you are suffering from PTSD and what steps you can take to move forward.

NK Law Group is a team of California personal injury attorneys dedicated to helping car accident victims suffering from injuries like post-traumatic stress disorder. If you have been injured from a car accident, whether it be PTSD or a broken limb, you deserve to be compensated for your losses. Our legal team will help you file a claim to get justice for the losses you have suffered as a result of your PTSD.

What Are Common Symptoms of PTSD After a Car Accident?

PTSD is a disorder that develops after a person experiences a highly traumatic event. While not all car accident victims will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, it is highly common and therefore important that you are knowledgeable of the symptoms to look out for in the days and week following the crash. Some common symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder that car accident victims have experienced include:

  • Nightmares or trouble sleeping
  • Flashbacks to the day of the crash
  • Irritability or increased agitation
  • Depression or numbness
  • High levels of anxiety
  • Misplaced guilt

If you are suffering from PTSD after a car accident, it is important that you get the help you need. Disorders like PTSD can be disruptive to your daily life and can lead to additional losses. You should not have to pay for the expenses related to your injuries after a crash. To get help filing a car accident injury claim, contact a trusted personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

What Damages Are You Eligible to Collect After a Car Accident?

Whether you have suffered post-traumatic stress disorder or any other injury following a car accident, you should not have to pay for the losses you have suffered at the hands of the at-fault party. To get the fair compensation you deserve after being injured in a car wreck, it is your legal right to file a personal injury claim. When filing a personal injury claim, you may be eligible to collect the following damages for your injuries and losses:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning potential
  • Property damage
  • Pain and suffering

In California, car accident victims have up to two years from the date that the accident occurred to file a personal injury claim in pursuit of compensation. To get help with the California claims process, retain the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Get Help From a California Car Accident Lawyer Today

After going through a traumatic event like a car accident, victims often suffer various physical and mental injuries like post-traumatic stress disorder. If you are suffering from PTSD as a result of a car accident, you deserve to be fairly compensated for any losses.

The top-rated attorneys at NK Law Group have been helping car accident victims in California build strong personal injury claims for years. Our experienced legal team is dedicated to providing clients with the trusted and dedicated representation they deserve. To schedule a free consultation, contact us here or call (510) 519-9497.

Naseer Khan, Esq.

EXPERTLY REVIEWED BY

Naseer Khan, Esq.

September 30 2022

Top-rated personal injury attorney Naseer Khan, Esq. has over a decade of experience advocating for injury victims in California. As an award-winning attorney and a member of the American Association for Justice, Khan has a stellar track record of success and devotion to justice for his clients.