Post traumatic stress following a vehicle accident

Research in the US has revealed that vehicle accidents are one of the most frequent causes of post traumatic stress. Road accidents were shown as the most traumatic event experienced by men and the second most traumatic event experienced by women. There are similar statistics for the UK and as volumes of both commuter and personal travel continue to raise so do the amount of vehicle accidents.

Those involved in vehicle accidents can suffer from depression and anxiety disorders following a trauma. Post traumatic stress symptoms can last up to six weeks after a road traffic accident. However, 10-30% of people exposed to a traumatic event will experience post traumatic stress disorder long term.

There are a number of factors that make people involved in car accidents more likely to suffer from post traumatic stress. For example, displaying an inability to deal with past traumatic events, a presence of mental health problems such as depression prior to the accident or a lack of support from family and friends following an accident can all increase personal chances of experiencing post traumatic stress.

Other personal injuries commonly associated with road accidents include whiplash injuries, back injuries, knee injuries, and head and brain injuries. If you have been involved in a vehicle accident and suffered a personal injury that was not your fault you can make a compensation claim.

How to make a compensation claim
Our personal injury solicitors have years of experience with vehicle accident personal injury cases and will give you free legal advice about your compensation claim without any obligation.

You can claim for loss of earnings and any other expenses that your vehicle accident may have accumulated. We can arrange for you to receive the best medical care available in your area. We can even arrange for your vehicle to be repaired or organise a replacement vehicle for you*.

Our no win no fee policy means that you will not have to pay your legal fees and you are guaranteed to receive 100% of your compensation. See no win no fee for more information.

So to find out more about making a compensation claim click here to contact us online or give our advisors a call on 0800 78 38 846.