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What Are Mental Health Issues After a Truck Crash?
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What Are Mental Health Issues After a Truck Crash?
It is common for victims of motor vehicle crashes to suffer some type of mental health issue in the months, and even years, after the crash. Truck crashes can be extremely traumatic, especially when the crash victim has severe flashbacks to a large truck bearing down on them. If you are able to prove that someone else was to blame for the truck crash, they would have an obligation to compensate you for all of the harm that they did. This includes the non-economic costs of your injury. An experienced truck crash lawyer can help you learn the value of your case and obtain full financial compensation.
Here are some mental health conditions you may suffer after a truck crash:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health issue after a truck crash. The sheer terror of a truck crash alone can lead to significant aftereffects. In addition, the immediate aftermath of the truck crash can also lead to disturbing memories and flashbacks.
The flashbacks to a truck crash could even lead to developing severe phobias. You may not be able to get into a car again, or you may be extremely disturbed when you see a large truck on the roadway. Either way, you may not be able to drive or ride in a car for a long time to come.
PTSD is a serious condition that could keep you from living a normal life. You may suffer such debilitating effects that you could be unable to work. In addition, your interpersonal relationships could also be affected by the fact that you are unable to function normally. PTSD can linger for many years, and it could even affect you for the rest of your life.
Depression
Your circumstances and injuries can cause you to experience severe depression after a truck crash. Simply knowing that you may never be the same and that you have a long road ahead of you physically can take away from your mental health.
Depression can be a debilitating condition. It can be situational, meaning that it could abate if and when you begin to feel better. However, depression could also be a permanent mental health issue that can affect you for the rest of your life. Even if you are prescribed medication for depression, it is often not enough to help you live your life.
Anxiety
Both memories of the crash and your current physical condition can cause you to be generally anxious. You may suffer from acute panic attacks, or you may have an ever-present feeling of uneasiness.
Anxiety can keep you from living a normal life. Even if you are taking medication, you may still not be able to function in society. You never quite know when an anxiety attack will affect you out of the blue, making it more difficult to leave your home or do many productive things.
It is vital that you seek out help from a mental health professional if you are experiencing any aftereffects of the truck crash. First, you should not suffer without getting the help that you need. Speaking to a professional can at least help you talk out your issues and possibly get strategies to cope with them. A medical professional may be able to prescribe medication that can make your life easier. Second, you need treatment notes from a doctor to persuade the insurance company that you are dealing with mental health issues. They may not take your word for it, and they would only compensate you if they have heard from your doctor.
Mental health issues are considered to be subjective in nature. Your claim often relies on what you are reporting yourself. Thus, these damages can be difficult to value, and you need the help of an experienced attorney to figure out how much you may be due in compensation.
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If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck crash with a commercial vehicle, the Albuquerque truck crash lawyers at Buchanan Law Firm, LLC can be the best friends you have. Our lawyers will provide you with vigorous representation every step of the way. You can begin the legal process by calling us today at 505-900-3559 or using our online form to schedule a free initial consultation. Our office is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and we serve clients in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.
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