Internal Injuries: Lake Park Semi Accidents Cause Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Imagine that your spouse has just survived a Lake Park truck accident. They were injured and hospitalized, but after weeks of recuperating, they are finally coming home. Although the injuries are not fully healed, they are alive-and you feel lucky and blessed that your family is together again.

But, your loved one doesn’t seem to share your happiness. They seem depressed, cranky, and snappish-unwilling to do anything other than watch television or stay in bed. It must be the stress, you think, the overwhelming exhaustion of having survived such a horrible trauma. Surely they’ll snap out of it soon… right?

If this sounds familiar, your loved one could be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a common side effect of Florida semi accidents. As much as 9% of serious automobile accident victims in the U.S. will suffer these types of emotional reactions. Also called a psychiatric injury, the emotional distress of a Lake Park truck accident can have an enormous impact on the victim-maybe even more than his physical injuries.

You may be suffering from PTSD after a Lake Park truck accident if you:

• Have trouble sleeping
  Cannot talk about the accident
  Experience nausea, vomiting, or sweating when you remember the accident
  Have nightmare or flashbacks
  Feel irritable or short-tempered
  Avoid television, loud noises or groups of people
  Are unable to relax
  Experience anxiety when alone
  Have not driven a vehicle since the accident
  Have increased your use of drugs or alcohol since the crash
  Feel terrified of leaving the house

As experienced Lake Park truck accident attorneys, we have seen the emotional damage that these types of injuries cause. Victims of PTSD who have difficulty in social situations and trouble sleeping will often have trouble returning to work-and could potentially suffer symptoms for the rest of his life.

We want you to know that you are not alone. If someone you love is suffering after a Lake Park semi accident, we can help you get the compensation you need for effective treatment. Call Fetterman & Associates today at (866) 865-1244 for a free consultation in your Florida trucking injury case.