No Fee Unless We Win
(215) 866-2424

How Does PTSD Impact a Person’s Ability to Drive?

by The Beasley Firm  |  October 29, 2018  |  

Not all accidents result in just physical injuries. There are some instances in which emotional trauma can arise after a car crash. While the physical damages are definitely a concern, there are some injuries that may heal. However, post-traumatic stress disorder may last a lot longer and have a significant impact on a person’s life.

In fact, there are ways it may affect the survivor’s ability and will to drive. It doesn’t damage the person’s actual physical ability to drive their vehicle, but it can create a mental state in which they feat driving because they’re concerned about the possibility of another accident.

The Will to Drive

Driving is something that many people enjoy. However, imagine having that joy taken away from you and replaced with the possibility of fear and anxiety because someone’s negligence results in a significant injury?

This is the reality for many individuals and the will to do something they once enjoyed may be gone. This forces a survivor to change their entire life: how they get to and from work, the ability to take their kids around, and more.

What Makes It Difficult to Drive?

For survivors who suffer from PTSD, the idea of the past accident and thought of another accident occurring can be a biggest fear. The moment they get behind the wheel of a vehicle—or even as a passenger—they run the risk of reliving the moments of the crash.

This can easily make the driver change their mind and get out of the vehicle. This makes simple tasks seem impossible for the survivor.

If your life has been affected and you have developed post-traumatic stress as a result of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may have legal recourse. Hiring a Philadelphia car accident attorney should be one of the first steps you take.

At The Beasley Firm, we take these matters very seriously because we know how much your life may be impacted. We work hard to protect your rights at all times and you can trust our team to put your best interests at the top of our priority list.

Contact us today.

Share This Story
If you found the information provided by this article useful, consider sharing to your social media channels to help others in their search for reliable personal injury resources.
Get in Touch with Our Team Today
Contact us today by filling out the form below
or call us at (215) 866-2424 to speak with an attorney today.

Over $2 Billion Won
for Our Clients
(215) 866-2424
Philadelphia Office
The Beasley Building
1125 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Chester County Office
10 Lindbergh Boulevard
Coatesville, PA 19320
New Jersey Office
1949 Berlin Road
Suite 100
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Centre County Office
375 Trout Road
State College, PA 16801
Follow Us

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

magnifierchevron-down