What to do after an automobile accident in West Virginia
An automobile accident can happen to any of us. If you drive a vehicle, sooner or later, you may be involved in a vehicle accident. The moments after a vehicle accident are stressful. Stress is only made greater if you or someone you love was injured as a result of the vehicle accident. Below are some tips to help you navigate the moments after a vehicle accident.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder After a Car Accident
A person involved in a serious car accident can have harms and losses that go beyond what is immediately observable. After the vehicle is replaced, the fractures heal, and physical therapy is complete, the psychological harms that people cannot physically see sometimes remain. Car-accident related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is estimated to effect 2.5 to 7 million people in the United States. Being involved in a serious car accident increases your risk for psychological issues, including the risk of experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This blog discusses Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the context of car accidents.
A Car Accident and the Statute of Limitations
You must act promptly in pursuing your claim after a car accident. Whether it’s the latest gadget or a television ad, we have all heard the phrase “act now.” Act now is catch phrase used to get people to do something. Nevertheless, when it comes to a car wreck, it is a good idea to act promptly to secure evidence in your favor and avoid any issues with the statute of limitations.