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Trauma from a Fayetteville accident can result in an individual suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Not only can there be physical injuries suffered, but there may be psychological injuries as well.

If someone else's negligence was the cause of your Fayetteville accident and you have been diagnosed with PTSD, you should consult with an accident lawyer in Fayette County to see if you qualify to file a claim.

An Overview of PTSD

It is normal after a Fayetteville accident to experience feelings of shock, fear, guilt or difficulty grasping what has happened. This is even more likely when the accident has been especially traumatic, such as sustaining serious or life-threatening injuries.

It can also be difficult to get the details of the accident out of your mind. You may find yourself thinking about the accident or what happened immediately after. Images from it may frequently come into your mind. All of this is completely normal and with time, will eventually go away.

However with PTSD some of these same feelings can be experienced but they either don't go away or become stronger as time goes on. PTSD can have serious consequences on an individual's life and interfere with their ability to carry on with normal, daily activities.

Some of the symptoms of PTSD include:

inability to stop replaying the Fayetteville accident in your mind;
nightmares/sleep disturbances;
fear of driving or riding in a vehicle;
feeling disconnected from others or events going on;
a constant feeling of uneasiness;
irritability/anger; and
constant worrying.

If you are experiencing these types of symptoms after a Fayetteville accident, it's important you seek help from your family doctor or a psychologist. PTSD left untreated could lead to a decreased quality of life, even the loss of a job or relationships.

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