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American society is plagued by self-induced stress. Should
this be something we pop pills for? Retrospectively, society accepts the
unhealthiness of prior forms of medicated stress relief. It is generally
accepted that smoking, for example, causes more problems than it relieves. Why
does America swallow anti-anxiety medication so freely, without worrying about
harmful side effects? These are powerful drugs that target chemicals in the
brain. Medication should be the last resort in any anti-anxiety therapy. First,
people who suffer anxiety should be proactive and try to resolve their
concerns.
One example of a disorder that is suddenly widely prescribed
is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD was first recognized as a
serious problem among veterans returning from war. These men suffered cold
sweats, panic attacks, nightmares, and compulsive behavior as a result of near
death experiences and the mental anguish of war. Some doctors are now claiming
that this same level of shock is regularly induced in car accidents, they cite
numbers as high as 9% of car accident victims suffer "significant
post-traumatic stress symptoms".
A few years ago, I was in a rather serious car accident, and
I experienced symptoms like these medical journals described. I would often
upset myself by dwelling on the accident. I displayed obsessive behavior in
that I avoided left turns wherever possible, even on deserted streets. I could
not manage this out on country roads, but in the city grid I was careful to
take three right turns instead of making just one left. Riding in a car that
slams on its breaks still causes me to spin around and look behind for the car
that always seems to be on the verge of collision. Was this Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder? As annoying as these symptoms were, I find it would take a
rather presumptuous hypochondriac to insist that these small neuroses could
rival the intense stress of a veteran returning from the horrors of war.
Perhaps I was stressed and absorbed by my experience, but I certainly never
needed medication.
What I did need to do was to be proactive. I worked with the
insurance companies to work out the claims. I spoke with my lawyer and found
someone who wanted to buy and rebuild my totaled Car so I did not have to consign it to a junkyard. I
took responsibility for the situation and did not let it take control of me. It
did hurt to think about my car for months, but I don’t obsess about it anymore.
If you feel overwhelmed by a car accident experience and all of your real
medical needs are met, you do not need a doctor. Talk to a lawyer about your
situation and be proactive about filing papers and taking action. I felt
overwhelmed after my car accident, but talking to an experienced car accident
attorney helped me to answer my questions, address my doubts, and quell my
anxiety. No pills required.
Car Accident Lawyer Legal Advice
Car accidents are currently the number one killer of people
between the ages of 1 and 37 in the United States. Car accidents, crashes, and
collisions cause about 3 million injuries a year, 2 million of which are
permanent and crippling injuries per year. 40,000 people die in car accidents
every year in the United States alone. The Department of Transportation reports
that most of these car accident deaths can be avoided. About 40% of car crash
fatalities involve drinking alcohol and driving. Many accidents involve some
combination of alcohol and speeding. Additionally, seatbelt use is only around
68% despite the proven fact that seatbelts protect drivers and passengers and
save lives. In more than half of all car accident fatalities, the deceased were
found not to be wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.
Reckless and drunk driving is a serious offense and the law
treats a car, when it causes injuries, as a dangerous weapon. When victims are
injured and killed in drunk driving accidents, the driver can be charged the
same as if he or she had attacked their victims with any other weapon, like a
gun. A drunk driver who kills a person can be sent to prison for murder. Such
dangerous activities as drunk driving and racing are often treated casually by
young people, but they do not understand the inherent risks associated with
this behavior. Every twelve minutes somebody in the country dies in a car
accident.
If you or somebody you love has been involved in a car
accident, either as a driver or as a victim, it is important to seek legal
council. Remember, if you are involved in an accident, never to apologize or
accept responsibility without consulting a lawyer. Car crashes are scary, but
apologizing on the scene can fix the blame on you even if the collision is
another driver’s fault. A lawyer can help you work out the necessary paperwork
and protect you from accusations and court proceedings. Insurance companies
have lawyers protecting their interests, shouldn’t you?
Finally, do not panic. As drivers become more aware of their
responsibilities and car companies develop safer vehicles, the percentage of
deaths in car crashes has steadily declined. When combined with safe,
responsible driving techniques, such as acknowledging posted speed limits,
wearing seatbelts, and going out with designated drivers, these new cars and
advanced roadways promise a safer driving experience.
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