PTSD AS BODILY INJURY: PERSPECTIVES FROM NEUROSCIENCE AND MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY.

Autor: Sweeton, Jennifer
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Zdroj: UMKC Law Review; Spring2023, Vol. 92 Issue 3, p703-722, 20p
Abstrakt: The article discusses the classification of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in personal injury lawsuits, particularly focusing on whether PTSD should be considered a bodily injury. It explores how courts typically treat PTSD as an emotional injury rather than a bodily injury and examines the legal implications of this classification. It provides a comprehensive review of case law, scientific research, and legal arguments to support this proposal.
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