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Navigating Life After a Truck Accident - Lessons Learned from Emotional Trauma

Trauma can strike anyone at any time. After a car accident, you may experience shock, fear and grief, as well as cognitive and emotional trauma. In this blog post, we'll share some lessons we have learned after years of dealing with traumatic car accidents. We'll cover the moment of devastation, the slow motion crash, and the aftermath of a near miss. When you understand these concepts, you'll be better prepared to deal with life after a car accident. A Moment of Devastation Daniel was driving on a road in Sarnia, Ontario , when he was approached by a car that entered his lane and hit him head-on. The car overturned the truck, rolled down a ravine, and landed on the roof of the tractor. Within three seconds, the accident had happened and Daniel was left with nothing but a wreck. This accident left Daniel with an intense cognitive and traumatic experience. Trauma occurs when you remember the event in great detail or replay it over and over in your mind. Both types of trauma ...