Post traumatic stress disorder is most closely associated with military personnel who have suffered trauma as the result of military operations. Post traumatic stress disorder can, however, also result from incidences of clinical negligence.
If you or someone you know is suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, it may be possible to make a claim for clinical negligence.
Clinical negligence and post traumatic stress disorder
Post traumatic stress disorder has been reported in children who have spent time in intensive care. Post traumatic stress in children can be manifested in delusional memories of time spent in intensive care. The memories are usually traumatic and may have been the result of the treatment the children received while they were in care.
Alternatively, post traumatic stress disorder may result in a situation where a patient is not properly anaesthetized for a surgical procedure. The patient is aware but immobile throughout the traumatic procedure and develops symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder in the aftermath of the surgery.
Claiming compensation for clinical negligence
Post traumatic stress disorder can be devastating for the individual patient and can result in a significant amount of stress for their families.
Contact Legal Advice Helpline on 0800 612 3042 for helpful information on post traumatic stress disorder and how best to pursue a claim for clinical negligence.
We can help by providing access to an expert solicitor who will give you advice on post traumatic stress disorder and clinical negligence claims.