PTSD After a Car Accident in Georgia
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PTSD is one of the most common yet underrecognized consequences of car accidents. About 9-10 percent of survivors develop clinically significant PTSD. You have the right to full compensation for psychological injuries under Georgia law.
Recognizing PTSD
- Intrusive memories: Flashbacks, nightmares, distressing memories
- Avoidance: Avoiding driving, certain roads, accident reminders
- Negative thinking: Persistent negative beliefs, detachment, inability to feel positive emotions
- Hyperarousal: Constantly on edge, exaggerated startle response, difficulty sleeping
Compensation
Under O.C.G.A. Section 51-12-4: mental health treatment, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium.
Proving PTSD
- Formal DSM-5 diagnosis from a psychiatrist or psychologist
- Consistent therapy records
- Expert testimony on causal connection
- Pre-accident baseline evidence
- Lay witness testimony about changes
Eggshell Plaintiff Rule
Prior trauma vulnerability does not reduce the defendant’s liability under Georgia law.
Contact the Wetherington Law Firm
If you or a loved one were injured in a car accident in Georgia, contact the Wetherington Law Firm today for a free, confidential consultation. Our experienced attorneys have the resources and knowledge to investigate your claim, build a strong case, and fight aggressively for the full compensation you deserve. We work exclusively on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.
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