Last Updated September 19, 2026
Short answer
A traumatic event can be followed by anxiety, depression, sleep problems, or post-traumatic stress. Those conditions are diagnosed by clinicians, not by a law-firm website. When they are documented, they can be part of damages. They are not automatic.
NIMH describes PTSD. Not everyone who is in a crash develops PTSD. Nightmares, avoidance, and hypervigilance that last and interfere with life deserve clinical attention. See also NIMH anxiety. This page is not therapy.
Physical and mental injuries together
A TBI, burn, or violent dog attack can involve both. See traumatic brain injury. Causation still has to be proven for each claimed harm.
How Brock & Stout can help
We can include documented mental-health care in a claim when it is part of the injury picture. Call or request a free consultation. We cannot promise a particular result, and we do not provide counseling.
Frequently asked questions
Personal injury claims are subject to filing deadlines, and the deadline that applies can depend on the facts of the case. Different notice requirements may apply depending on who is involved. Do not use this website to calculate a filing deadline. Speak with an attorney promptly.
Related resources
- Dog Bite and Attack Claims — Dog Bite and Attack Claims
A dog bite can support a claim against an owner or keeper when the law of that state says they are responsible. Rules differ. Some cases turn on prior bites or whether the dog was at large. Get medical care first, including questions about infection and scarring.
- Pain and Suffering in Injury Claims — Pain and Suffering in Injury Claims
Pain and suffering is a name for non-economic harm: pain, limitation, and loss of enjoyment of life. It is proven with medical records and testimony, not with a multiplier this website will publish. Some states cap or channel these damages. Alabama and Georgia are not identical.
- Traumatic Brain Injury After an Accident — Traumatic Brain Injury After an Accident
A traumatic brain injury is caused by a bump, blow, jolt, or penetrating injury. Symptoms can show up later. This page summarizes public medical information. It is not a diagnosis and it does not estimate a case value.
- Wrongful Death Claims — Wrongful Death Claims
A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit authorized by statute when a death is alleged to have been caused by someone else’s wrongful act. Who may file, and what damages the law allows, depends on the state. Grief is not the same as legal standing.
Talk with a personal injury attorney
We can review the crash or injury, insurance, and medical records and explain what a claim may involve in Alabama or Georgia.
This page is general educational information about personal injury claims as of the date shown. It is not legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and does not guarantee a result. Facts, insurance coverage, and state law vary. Do not use this website to calculate a filing deadline. Personal Injury Knowledge Center
