If you took a close look at all of the fatal accidents that occurred on the road and the incidents that resulted in the most severe injuries, you would see a lot of motorcycle accidents. Although there are precautions a rider can take to keep safe, there is nothing they can do to prepare oneself for an accident. These mishaps can happen out of the blue.
Even just the physical effects of a motorbike collision can sometimes result in injuries that require weeks, months, or even years to heal. A person who has experienced this kind of accident frequently develops posttraumatic stress disorder. To discover more about this condition, continue reading. For a free legal consultation, call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707.
PTSD: What is it?
The abbreviation PTSD stands for posttraumatic stress disorder. One of the most frequent psychological wounds sustained following a motorbike accident is this one. It can be extremely challenging to go about daily life and can result in horrible symptoms like reliving memories and the anguish of the event repeatedly and the desire to avoid normal circumstances out of fear of getting wounded again.
After a stressful event, PTSD might arise. Because they are more frequently violent accidents and there is a greater likelihood of an emotional harm following the collision, motorcycle accidents frequently result in this sort of condition.
There are various categories of symptoms, including: behavioral problems, agitation, animosity, social withdrawal, hypervigilance, and destructive behavior. Other examples include psychiatric problems like flashbacks, intense anxiety, terror, and depression.
Mood problems can arise too. For example, when a person has PTSD, they frequently stop enjoying or showing interest in the things they formerly loved. They may experience loneliness or guilt. They frequently struggle to fall asleep, experience severe insomnia, and experience nightmares even when they do manage to sleep.
These are merely a few PTSD symptoms. Contact your doctor as soon as you can if you think you or a loved one is suffering from this disorder.
You can be entitled to compensation for PTSD damages
The responsible party may be found liable if the PTSD symptoms were brought on by the motorbike accident. The expense of medical care, missed pay, and mental distress may all be included in compensation for damages. Your attorney will need to demonstrate that the accident was the immediate cause of the PTSD. If you were hurt in an accident and are now dealing with PTSD, call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707.
