Can a Car Accident Cause PTSD, Anxiety, or Depression? - Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C.
Episode notes
From Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. - a new podcast episode explores the article "Can a Car Accident Cause PTSD, Anxiety, or Depression?", examining how a car accident can lead to conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, or a severe fear of driving that can affect sleep, work, relationships, and daily activities even after physical injuries improve.
The episode discusses the symptoms of psychological trauma after a car accident, including emotional and mood changes, cognitive and behavioral changes, and physical symptoms that can accompany psychological distress. It also covers how PTSD is diagnosed, the four symptom clusters involved, and how anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, panic disorder, and a severe fear of driving can develop after a crash, along with how depression can develop and the symptoms that can accompany it.
Listeners will also hear how these psychological injuries affect life in Pennsylvania, including the connection between mental and physical health, impact on work and earning capacity, and strain on relationships and family, as well as what evidence can support a psychological injury claim and how full tort and limited tort can affect Pennsylvania claims.
Lawrence M. Kelly of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C., along with attorney Joseph A. George, represents injured people throughout Western Pennsylvania and can evaluate a claim, address disputes raised by an insurer, and handle settlement negotiations or litigation; call Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. at (724) 658-8535 to schedule a free consultation.
Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C.
315 N Mercer St, New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-8535