Psychological Injuries Deserve Serious Consideration
Post traumatic stress disorder may arise after car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian accidents, cycling accidents, catastrophic crashes, or fatal accident trauma.
Insurance companies may minimize psychological injury claims when symptoms are not visible. A strong PTSD claim must be built around medical evidence, treatment records, documented symptoms, work impact, and the effect on everyday life.
Can PTSD Develop After A Motor Vehicle Accident?
Yes. Post traumatic stress disorder can develop after a serious motor vehicle accident and may become part of a personal injury claim when supported by medical evidence.
Can PTSD Increase The Value Of A Claim?
Yes. PTSD can affect income, treatment needs, recovery time, future care, driving confidence, relationships, and quality of life, which may affect claim value.
Can Compensation Be Recovered For PTSD?
Yes. Compensation may be pursued for psychological treatment, income loss, future care needs, pain and suffering, and other losses connected to accident related PTSD.