According to the State Highway Safety Report, in the year 2020 alone there were over 600 fatalities on Mississippi roads. The mental health cost of serious Mississippi auto accidents is severe and complex for both victims’ families and the victims themselves. Yet, with a vivid decline in driving standards and more drivers on the road than ever, accidents are a major problem and mental health is still being affected as a direct consequence.
Mental Health Decline is Typical After a Serious Incident
Mental health decline can take many shapes and faces. Everyone will respond differently regardless of who is at fault. There is no right or wrong answer as to how the mind is affected but there are some clear links between accidents (in any format) and mental health conditions.
PTSD can affect anyone after an accident whether you are a pedestrian involved in a hit-and-run, or a motorist dealing with the aftermath of a vehicle-on-vehicle collision. It is typical after a significant, traumatic event and can manifest in many ways. Watch for the most common symptoms:
- Flashbacks to the incident
- Physical and mental distress or anxiety around triggers
- Insomnia
- Loss of appetite
Anxiety Around Driving
Getting back behind the wheel often feels like an insurmountable obstacle for some victims, and this is really valid. This type of anxiety (situational) often requires extensive therapy channels to overcome and heal.
Depression
Depression can appear at any time, even months after the accident. It is debilitating in some cases and has a range of causes. For instance, if a severe injury occurred that impedes your ability to work your mental health may take a dive into depression.
The Consequences of Reckless Driving in Mississippi: Are They Enough?
When it comes to navigating life post-accident, our team is at hand to assist in a professional capacity. We will advocate for you in the best possible way, and this support is worth its weight in gold at such a vulnerable time. Will any consequence ever feel like sufficient vindication when a fatality or grave injury is involved? Well, the narrative changes from person to person and the answer is dictated by circumstances. The current legislation in Mississippi state allows for a broader scope of consequences for dangerous drivers. It is assumed where someone gets hurt, there is a guilty party at play who was engaging in unacceptable, precarious driving practices.
Thinking About Legal Support
With so many mental health triggers on the table, it is normal to consider compensation routes. For the best possible outcome, an expert voice will be needed. For Mississippi auto accident victims, DLH Attorneys are based in Tupelo and Jackson, Mississippi state.
With DLH Attorneys, you can find peace in knowing that your needs will be advocated for in a medical sense during the recovery process. A professional voice to guide you through the compensation process is always welcome and will guarantee the best possible outcome as well.
All you have to do is get in touch.
Visit our Ridgeland office on 370 Towne Center Blvrd MS 39157.
Or call now for a free consulation on (601) 981 4717.
