Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

AKA PTSD

A mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.

In a personal injury case:
Can arise from serious crashes, assaults, or catastrophic injuries.

What to know:

  • Symptoms include flashbacks, avoidance, hypervigilance, and sleep problems.

  • Usually diagnosed and treated by mental health professionals.

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