What are the common causes of PTSD?
The classic picture of a PTSD patient is a Vietnam veteran who suffers from flashbacks and nightmares about the wartime trauma. But PTSD is not restricted to war or to men. It can stem from a wide variety of terrifying experiences, including rape and sexual assault, domestic violence, natural disasters such as a tornado or hurricanes, floods, man-made disasters such as 9/11, street crime, plane crashes, and auto accidents or workplace allegations of sexual harassment or discrimination. The event commonly triggers feelings of helplessness, horror, or intense fear in the victim. If someone else is responsible for the traumatic event, you may be entitled to compensation for your suffering. You can visit the Free Advice Pain and Suffering FAQs for information about compensation for mental injury awards. A personal injury attorney can give advice for your specific case. If you’d like to have a free case assessment by an experienced lawyer, you can fill out the case evaluation form provided
