Every few months a new study comes out that shows there are more accidents than there were in past years. This is due to many factors but one of the most telling reasons for the increase is that more cars are on the road than ever before. There is no question that with millions of cars on the road, there are going to be accidents.
It also stands to reason that some of the accidents are going to involve commercial trucks. While there are more car accidents than truck accidents, you often hear more about a truck accident because they are much more likely to result in catastrophic injuries or even death. When a person is in an accident with a commercial truck, even if they come out without lifelong injuries, they may find it hard to ever drive again due to posttraumatic stress disorder.
The definition of posttraumatic stress disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder, often referred to as PTSD, is most often associated with soldiers who are returning from war. The truth is that PTSD can be experienced by anyone who has lived through a traumatic event. It is a brain condition that many people suffer from.
Most people remember many events in their life – some of which are good and some were bad. However, for a person experiencing PTSD, they do not just remember the event they relieve it. They can feel the same exact feeling of fear and anxiety they did during the event. It can be a truly debilitation condition and can impact a person’s ability to work. It can prevent a person from supporting themselves or their family.
Always get medical care after a truck accident
While many people who are involved in truck accidents have immediate medical concerns, others do not. They may feel fine and believe that they were not injured at all. Then weeks or even months later they can be caught off guard with the symptoms of PTSD. It is possible to recover damages for accidents in which PTSD was the result, but it is much easier if you have evidence that you saw a doctor soon after the accident.
Recoverable damages after an accident
You can recover damages for your injuries and your medical costs after a truck accident. You can also recover damages for PTSD. This disorder can affect every aspect of your life and you can be eligible for compensation for damages relating to pain and suffering, emotional trauma, loss of enjoyment of life, and an inability to drive or be a passenger in the future.
If you have been in a truck accident and find that you are having a hard time living your life the way you did before the accident then you may be suffering from PTSD. Find out if you have grounds for a legal case by contacting Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 now for a free legal consultation.
