Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

After an individual has gone through a particularly stressful or trying experience, it is common for that individual to be reserved or anxious. However, this may also be a sign of a greater problem, posttraumatic stress disorder.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe and debilitating psychological disorder. If you or someone you love suffered PTSD after an experience caused by another individual, contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.

Diagnosing PTSD

When an individual experiences a psychologically traumatic event, he or she may develop PTSD. Doctors diagnose people with PTSD when the following criteria are met:

• The individual was exposed to a traumatic event.
• The individual has frequent flashbacks and memories of the event.
• The individual becomes emotionally distant.
• The individual has trouble with sleeping, controlling anger, or concentration.
• These effects last for more than a month.
• These effects significantly impair the individual.

When these criteria are met, an individual will likely be diagnosed with PTSD. Unfortunately, there is no cure for PTSD. There are methods for managing the symptoms, including rehabilitation and medication, but an individual with PTSD may have it for the rest of his or her life.

Contact Us

PTSD is classified as a personal injury when another individual is the cause. If this is the case for you or your loved one, contact the Philadelphia post-traumatic stress disorder attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130. You may be entitled to financial compensation for your emotional injuries.