When people hear the term post-traumatic stress disorder, the first thought most people have is about soldiers who are returning home from war. However, there are also other situations close to home in which someone can develop PTSD.
One of these situations is a car accident.
Car accidents can be very traumatic experiences for those involved. Understanding how this happens and what is needed to move forward is important. Our firm is here to help you so you know what to expect.
How Does Someone Develop PTSD After a Car Accident?
Car accidents are sudden and happen when we least expect it. Even worse, they often cause significant damage both physically and emotionally. These are situations that often replay in the victim’s mind, sights and sounds included.
As a result, when someone has these types of memories, it can lead to flashbacks any time a trigger exists. Triggers can include the sound of a honking horn, tires screeching, or any other characteristic that was present when the crash occurred.
The triggers can lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. Many of these feelings can make it difficult to complete daily tasks—sometimes preventing those affected from even driving their cars again.
Ways to Move Forward
Because the triggers can happen at any time, it’s important for victims to find ways to help alleviate the stress and anxiety. This can mean finding ways to calm your nerves such as meditation, avoiding certain situations, or even therapy to discuss the situation.
When it comes to taking legal action, it’s impossible to take away the pain and suffering that someone feels when an individual is harmed by the negligence of another. However, it can be helpful to obtain justice and force the individual to take responsibility for their actions.
Having a strong and experienced San Francisco car accident attorney can be one of the most beneficial aspects when it comes to seeking compensation. You deserve to have peace of mind every step of the way—this is what having an experienced attorney does for you.
At The Matiasic Firm, our team is dedicated to protecting the rights of injury victims. We know the emotional, physical, and financial hardships associated with these types of situations, and we want to do whatever we can to help you move forward.
Call our firm today at (415) 858-6692 for a free case evaluation.