Few people do not enjoy the thrill of purchasing a brand-new car. The smell of a new car, the newness of it and knowing that you are the first person to “break it in,” are all part of the epitome of a new car experience. But there is a definite downside to buying a new car. This is especially true, when the car turns out to be a lemon vehicle. The issue of a car being defective, not working properly and creating stress for the owner may bring up emotional damage that can trigger the owner to have or develop post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD.
What Is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a mental condition that affects individuals, who have lived through some type of trauma and are triggered by everyday events to relive that trauma again. The diagnosis of PTSD is made by a medical doctor. Many people who have PTSD have had to take time off of work and have severe emotional issues as a result of past trauma experiences.
Individuals who suffer from PTSD also experience many different debilitating symptoms in their daily life, that can serve to reduce their quality of life. These symptoms can include:
- Triggering and recurrent memories of a past traumatic and stressful event
- Reliving the traumatic event as if it is happening now
- Flashbacks of a prior traumatic and stressful event
- Upsetting dreams regarding a past traumatic event
- Severe emotional distress over a past traumatic event
- Physical reactions to stressful events that remind you of a past traumatic event
- Nausea
- Shaking
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Unable to move
- Brain fog
- Feeling helpless about the future
- Memory issues
- Negative thoughts
- Forgetfulness
- Lack of interest in former fun activities
- Difficulty finding positive emotions
- Feeling down
- Trouble sleeping
- Trouble concentrating on daily tasks
- Irritability
- Angry outbursts
- Aggressive behaviors
- Overwhelming guilt
- Feelings of unfounded shame
- Re-enacting traumatic events in your head
- Frightening dreams and night terrors
- Feeling numb emotionally
- Feeling detached from life
- Being easily startled
- Feeling frightened or afraid all the time
- Using self-destructive behaviors to self-soothe
- Feeling detached from close relationships
The stress of having to have your car put into the shop for repairs on a manufacturer’s defect can possibly be the reason for triggering emotions related to PTSD. If this is the case, then the car having a manufacturer’s defect can trigger PTSD in someone who may have been previously diagnosed with this disorder.
My Lemon Car Is Constantly Breaking Down and Not Working
If your car is a lemon that is constantly breaking down and not working, then you might develop a higher level of anxiety or PTSD around this problem. Your car can be breaking down for a number of reasons, such as:
- Engine issues
- Damaged electrical circuits
- Mal-aligned clutch or brake cables
- Issues with the spark plugs
- Leaks from the radiator
- Transmission issues
- Alternator failure
- Cable failures
- Gear shift malfunctions
- Engine speed issues
- Transmission range sensor problems
- Torque converter problems
- Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit issues
- Reverse gear problems
- Idle control system malfunction
- Engine oil pressure low voltage malfunction
If you have experienced any of these defects on your car, you can call us today to discuss your case. We are available to talk to you right now, all that you need to do is to make the first call to us today.
Can I Make a Claim for Emotional Stress and Distress Because of My Lemon Car?
Yes, you can make a claim for emotional distress and stress that you experienced from your car being a lemon vehicle.
About Us
Our legal team is knowledgeable regarding the applicable California Lemon Laws, as these laws apply to make and model vehicles of all manufacturing brands. You can call us at the Guardian Lemon Law firm today, at 888.341.8537 right now, to start the process of settling your claim. We understand that you have a traumatic PTSD case related to your lemon car.
We are here to help you to recover the recovery compensation package that you deserve in this case. All that it takes it to make the first call to our legal team. We are on your side and ready to help you now in this type of claim against a manufacturer with defective cars.
Manufacturer’s Defects Can Apply to Many Different Types of Cars
Your vehicle may have a manufacturer defect that was present when the car left the manufacturer’s assembly line. How could you have known? In general, most people are unaware of a manufacturer’s defect, until it becomes a safety issue when the person is driving the car. We can review the manufacturer’s defects and go over the issues with you, as these problems relate to your exact make and model of car.
Common Defects
Your car may have experienced a variety of different defects, such as those related to manufacturer defects that were in place when the car was first purchased. Your lemon car may have had more than one component that was defective. We are able to review your exact make and model vehicle, and go over the manufacturer defects that are applicable to your case.
Recent Victories
People who have acquired symptoms of PTSD and emotional trauma because of a car being a lemon, need to have a full settlement to their claim to feel whole again. In these cases, the wrongdoers need to reimburse the claims fully. Some examples of where wrongdoers did pay their fair share of the settlement package due to victims of car accidents includes:
- A $2.25 million settlement for a man injured when a driver crossed the double yellow line to collide with a car head-on.
- A $2.5 million settlement for a cyclist doored by a reckless van driver causing the cyclist severe lower limb injuries and surgeries.
- A $2.5 million settlement for a driver who had a broken back from a car crash.
- A $2 million settlement for a driver struck by a car failing to stop at a red light.
Zero Fee Guarantee
Our professional team of lawyers at the Guardian Lemon Law firm, is ready to talk to you about your PTSD related to your lemon car. We understand that you might have questions regarding your case. That is why we offer to you a zero-fee guarantee every day. You do not have to pay us any money in advance, before we will start to work on your claim.
We are able to identify the issues, work with you to manage the claim, and get you the money that you deserve on a claim for emotional damage and traumatic PTSD related to a lemon car claim. Just call us today to start the process. We are ready to take your call right now, at the Guardian Lemon Law firm, at 888.341.8537.
Contact Us / Free Case Evaluation
We are here to discuss your case with you. Our legal team is ready to help you prepare for your claim for PTSD and emotional damage, as it is related to our lemon vehicle. We understand all contingencies related to this type of claim, and we can talk to you about your case with a fee case evaluation. All that you have to do to start the process, is to give us a call today. We will discuss the fundamental issues associated with the claim, and review any questions that you may have regarding your case. Just give us a call today, we are here to help and guide you to the next steps.
