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Dealing with Anxiety after a Car Accident

In the wake of a car crash, you’re dealing with far more than the cost of repairing your car. You’ve likely suffered some physical injuries, and the mental trauma of an accident can be just as serious.

Unfortunately for many auto wreck victims, they’re dealing with anxiety after a car accident, and that can be difficult to overcome. Some symptoms of anxiety can be scary, and the condition might make it difficult to continue your life as you once did.

Fortunately, there are ways to recover from the suffering you’ve been put through. If you’re struggling with anxiety because of your car accident, there are steps you can take, mentally and financially, to recover. Recovery can take time, but with an attorney on your side, you can get the help you need to deal with your anxiety.  

Seeking Treatment for Anxiety

Anxiety after a traumatic event can be debilitating and overwhelming. Everyone reacts in a different way to trauma, and the symptoms can range from the physical to the emotional. For example, you may feel physically ill when getting into a car, or you might have memories or flashbacks that intrude on your daily activities.

In serious cases, you may be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, but keep in mind that recovery is possible. By speaking with a counselor, you can get additional support and coping methods that can help you overcome this trauma.

Compensation for Your Damages

As you’re recovering, you should also pursue compensation for these damages. While you might have already covered the costs of your therapy, don’t forget to include your non-economic damages in that compensation as well.

These damages include the non-financial losses you’ve suffered after an accident. This might include the emotional trauma you’ve experienced because of the car accident. You’ll need to act within three years to get these damages.

However, these damages can be difficult to calculate on your own. Since non-economic damages don’t have a price tag like your hospital expenses or the repair bills, you’ll need a lawyer to help you calculate your claim’s worth. Your attorney will calculate these by determining how much the trauma impacted your life, which can vary greatly from person to person.  

Get Help with Your Anxiety after an Accident

When you’ve survived a car crash, your first response might be relief that you’re alive and otherwise safe. As time passes, however, you might find yourself dealing with severe anxiety, which can make sleeping, focusing, and daily activities more difficult.

Dealing with anxiety after a car accident can be a long-term process, but you don’t have to act alone. You deserve compensation for the suffering you’ve been put through, and a lawyer can help you get those funds for your recovery.

For questions about compensation for your anxiety in the aftermath of a car crash, reach out for a free consultation. Our lawyers at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP can get you on the right track to full compensation. To begin, call us at 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or fill out the online form below.

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