PTSD Following a Albuquerque Catastrophic Accident

Most people are aware that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very real psychiatric condition that can affect people who experienced trauma. Because it was first identified in soldiers returning from war, it is often associated with military veterans. But PTSD can happen to anyone who experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, including an assault, natural disaster, or motor vehicle crash. In fact, many victims of car, truck, and motorcycle accidents report some level of PTSD in the weeks or months after the crash. When treatment is needed to overcome the trauma, a car accident attorney can help the victim of a catastrophic car accident hold the negligent driver who caused the crash accountable for their losses.