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If you were the victim of a car accident you may be entitled to collect compensation for your various damages including medical expenses, costs to repair vehicle damage, lost wages, and more. Both physical and psychological injuries are considered compensable in New Jersey. To learn more about your rights regarding compensation for the development of PTSD, reach out to a skillful New Jersey car accident lawyer today.
PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder. It is a mental condition that affects individuals who have endured an extremely traumatic or frightening situation. The human body is designed to protect itself from harm, hence certain characteristics like fight-or-flight instincts. After a traumatic experience, the development of PTSD triggers an alarm in your mind that danger is near, even if nothing is wrong.
Symptoms of PTSD after a car accident can include the following.
You can recover compensation for PTSD after a car accident in one of two ways: an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. Because New Jersey is a no-fault accident state, drivers who were involved in a car accident are required to file a claim with their own insurance provider first for compensation for medical expenses. You may be able to recover compensation for your PTSD by submitting a claim to your insurance company.
However, depending on the details of your injuries, other damages, and your insurance policy, you may be permitted to file a claim against the at-fault driver. If your claim is denied, the policy is not enough to cover your expenses, or you cannot reach a mutually satisfactory settlement, you may also file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent driver.
Regardless of the method you choose to pursue compensation, evidence is crucial in ensuring you can be awarded the damages you deserve. You have to prove that you were diagnosed with PTSD, demonstrate the connection between the car crash and your condition, and provide information regarding how the ailment has impacted you. The best way to do this is through expert testimony from medical professionals and a personal account of your recovery and treatment.
With the help of your attorney, get expert testimony from your doctor regarding the symptoms you showed, their diagnosis, and why they believe the car accident caused your PTSD. Keep a record of your daily life during the aftermath of the car accident. A detailed journal can help prove to an insurance company or court the ways in which you have been affected by the development of PTSD.
Reach out to an attorney at Rubenstein, Berliner & Shinrod, LLC to discuss your case with a skilled lawyer today.
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