emotional trauma Archives - Herrling Clark Law Firm

How Can PTSD and Emotional Trauma Affect an Injury Victim?

A personal injury can affect a person’s life in many ways. The physical injuries a person suffers are often the most obvious, since they will require medical treatment, and they may cause temporary or permanent impairments that affect a person’s ability to move around freely and return to their daily activities. However, a victim can also suffer “invisible” injuries that affect them emotionally. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common for [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00June 1, 2021|Green Bay Personal Injury Attorney|

When Can Wisconsin Car Accident Injuries Have Long-Lasting Effects?

While being injured in a car accident always causes unwanted hardship, some injury victims are at least fortunate to make a full recovery and return, more or less, to the life they led before. However, many car accident victims experience lingering effects that may not be immediately apparent, but can still permanently affect their lives. If you are suffering from the long-term physical or mental effects of a car accident [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:15:55+00:00September 22, 2020|Car Accidents|

Can I Recover Compensation for PTSD Resulting From a Car Accident?

Millions of Americans suffer injuries in motor vehicle collisions every year. These injuries can range from relatively minor cuts and bruises to life-threatening trauma and permanent disabilities. Regardless of the severity of an injury, it can affect a victim for months or years after an accident. In addition to physical injuries, a car accident can have a long-term psychological impact, and many victims suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:14+00:00May 1, 2020|Car Accidents|

What Are the Signs of Emotional Trauma After a Wisconsin Car Accident?

Car accidents can cause thousands of dollars’ worth of physical damage. An accident can result in serious personal injuries, leading to medical expenses and ongoing treatments. Not surprisingly, the shock and devastation caused by an accident can also lead to emotional trauma. Survivors of a wreck may experience anxiety (especially while driving), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression. If you have been seriously injured in a car accident and are [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:20+00:00February 5, 2020|Car Accidents|

Coping with Emotional Trauma After an Accident

Auto accidents are one of the more traumatizing events that a person can go through, yet the emotional injuries that people experience are often overlooked. In fact, even victims sometimes discount the emotional impact that an accident can have on their lives. Know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of emotional trauma, learn how to cope with it, and discover what options you may have if the trauma is [...]

admin2017-07-19T09:24:00+00:00July 19, 2017|Green Bay Auto Crash Attorney|

Can You Receive Compensation for Mental or Emotional Injuries After an Accident?

Some accidents are relatively minor, with only physical injuries. Others can be emotionally or mentally devastating. Either way, victims may be owed compensation. However, it can often be difficult to prove injuries that are not physical. As such, it can be difficult to receive compensation for unseen injuries, such as posttraumatic stress disorder or anxiety. Thankfully, victims do still have options. The following information explains, and it provides details on [...]

admin2017-07-12T09:10:00+00:00July 12, 2017|Appleton Car Accident Attorneys|

Personal Injury Cases: Calculating the Damages

Being the victim of an accident can be a traumatic and life-changing experience. Serious injuries can result following all types of incidents including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, workplace accidents, and even dog attacks. However, when an accident is caused by someone else's negligent or reckless conduct, the victim may be entitled to compensation. In addition to the medical expenses incurred to treat the accident-related injuries, the person liable [...]

admin2014-09-30T12:54:06+00:00September 30, 2014|Car Accidents|