North Denver
Car Accident Lawyers
Did you know that nationwide, there are more than 6 million car accidents every year. Everyone who has ever been in an accident handles the emotional aftermath differently. Following a car accident, some people may experience:
- Shock,
- Anxiety,
- Anger,
- Disbelief that the accident really happened
- A constant replay of the accident in one’s mind.
It is quite understandable that many people have some or all of these feelings after being in an accident. Experiencing these feelings, and subsequently dealing with them, allows car accident victims to cope with the emotionally traumatic event. Sometimes, however, these feelings can become so overwhelming that they inhibit your ability to get on with your life.
The key is knowing the difference between healthy and unhealthy feelings. It is normal for car accident victims to experience several different strong emotions immediately following the accident. Then, as time passes, these strong emotions should dissipate so that an individual can continue to live their life- just as they did before the accident.
Sometimes, however, the feelings stay with a person for an extended period of time. Or they may even worsen over time. When this happens, the feelings get in the way of normal, daily life and become unhealthy. If this has happened to you, you could be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder could cause you any of the following difficulties:
- Persistent feelings of uneasiness,
- Problems driving or riding in a car,
- Excessive anxiety, irritability, or anger,
- Feelings of disconnection with others,
- Insomnia and nightmares,
- Not wanting to undergo medical tests and procedures, or
- Incessant and uncontrollable memories of the accident.
Located in beautiful Northglenn Colorado, we proudly serve the North Denver communities of Arvada, Broomfield, Thornton, Westminster, Northglenn, Lafayette, Superior, Louisville, Brighton, Commerce City and beyond. Contact us today by calling (303) 423-1770.