If you have been hurt in a car accident in California, you may be feeling a wide array of emotions associated with the accident. If you have suffered from PTSD caused by a car accident, you may wonder what options you have. Our attorneys at Maison Law are here to represent you as you navigate the complex legal system in California. Please do not hesitate to contact us today to find out what options are available for you as you face a personal injury claim.
What is PTSD?
To see if post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) qualifies as a disability following a car accident, you first need to understand what it is. PTSD, according to Mayo Clinic, is a mental health condition that stems from an individual experiencing a traumatic event. A car accident qualifies as one of these events, which means that you can certainly obtain this disorder from a serious car accident.
Some of the symptoms of PTSD include the following:
- Experiencing nightmares and flashbacks related to the traumatic event
- Avoiding people and places that remind you of the traumatic event
- Experiencing emotional distress due to certain triggers
- Problems sleeping and concentrating
- Loss of interest in activities that you enjoyed before the event
- Feeling disconnected from friends and family
PTSD can affect every aspect of your life, which is why it should always be taken seriously. Though many individuals respond to therapy and other treatment methods, it can still be debilitating for many.
Am I Eligible for Disability?
If you suffer from PTSD caused by a car accident, you may in fact be eligible for disability benefits. PTSD is a long-term disorder that can cause difficulty in day-to-day functioning and impact everything you do.
Because mental health conditions are not always easy to prove and show how severe they truly are, it is important that you seek immediate medical attention and follow-up care from a healthcare team to ensure that you are taken seriously. Not only is this the best option for your well-being, but it also ensures that you can be successful as you make a claim for disability benefits. You are entitled to a variety of damages if your car accident led to PTSD and it impacts your everyday life, as well as your ability to return to work.
Why Having a Lawyer is Important
Though it is possible to file a claim for disability or a lawsuit for damages without the help of a lawyer, the help of an attorney can make sure that you are treated fairly after your accident. When dealing with the insurance company, they might try to say and do whatever they can to deny your claim or offer you much less than you deserve in financial recovery. You may also go through a disability denial, which means that you could benefit from having a lawyer on your side to back up your claim.
Unfortunately, mental health conditions are not taken as seriously as physical injuries in some cases in regards to dealing with an insurer. This traumatic experience should always be treated seriously and you have many rights under California law that support you.
Contact a California Personal Injury Lawyer Today
It can be challenging to face a disability claim alone. This is why it is crucial that you always have a knowledgeable attorney on your side who can help you through these difficult times.
At Maison Law, our California personal injury lawyers are here to help you protect your rights after your life has been upended by a car accident. We believe that you have every right to pursue a claim against a party who caused you harm so that you can receive the financial assistance that you need. Please contact us today for a no-obligation and entirely free case review.
