Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
After suffering through an emotionally and mentally troubling experience, many individuals experience post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD is a condition that causes individuals to have flashbacks to the traumatic incident and, in some cases, may be severe enough to affect an individual’s everyday life.
In most cases, PTSD requires long-term medical and psychological treatment. If you or someone you know suffers from PTSD because of an event that resulted from someone’s negligent actions, you may be able to receive compensation for the costs of your treatment. To learn more, contact the Madison personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 800-242-2874.
Symptoms of PTSD
PTSD may affect certain individuals in different ways. For the most part, though, sufferers of the condition may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- Flashbacks or nightmares about the traumatic event
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Avoiding activities that serve as a reminder of the event
To be diagnosed with PTSD, individuals must experience these effects for one month or longer, and the effects must cause significant social impairment. While there is no actual cure for the condition, some individuals are able to cope with their PTSD with the help of therapy and medication.
Though unknown to many individuals, emotional and mental trauma is a form of personal injury that can be punishable by a personal injury lawsuit.
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If you or someone you love suffered a traumatic experience and are now showing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, contact the Madison personal injury attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at 800-242-2874 to learn more about your legal options.
