Can I sue for PTSD after a car accident?

PTSD, or post traumatic stress disorder, is a form of emotional trauma that can result from frightening events. PTSD is common in those who have suffered from a war, a plane crash or another very traumatic injury. PTSD can also result from a car accident, especially a serious car accident or one where there are fatalities. 

In a person who suffers from PTSD, you may relive the incident. You may be frightened or traumatized by loud noises or anything that reminds you of the incident. In extreme cases, you may be unable to sleep, eat or even leave your home.

If you are suffering from PTSD, you can generally collect your damages through emotional distress compensation by filing a lawsuit for your car accident. However, there will of course have to be someone to file a lawsuit against. This means that you can file a lawsuit if someone else was at fault for your accident. You may also be limited in your right to file a suit if you live in one of the 12 no fault states.

To determine if you can and should file a lawsuit based on PTSD from your car accident, you should strongly consider speaking to a lawyer for help.