Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD - War Trauma)
It has been estimated that 30% of Vietnam war veterans, 10% Gulf war veterans, 6% to 11% Afghanistan war veterans and 12% to 20% of veterans of the Iraq war have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress disorder. This is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to one or more terrifying events.
The history of PTSD date back to the early 1800’s where military doctors began diagnosing soldiers with "exhaustion" following the stress of battle. This "exhaustion" was characterized by mental shutdown due to individual or group trauma. Around this time there was a syndrome in England called ‘railway spine’ or ‘railway hysteria which bares a resemblance to what we call PTSD today. This was found by people who had been in the catastrophic railway accidents of that time.
Should I Claim Compensation?Are you thinking of claiming compensation but are not 100% sure? If that’s the case then you are not alone. Many people have accidents or personal injuries everyday but don’t bother to make a claim for compensation. What people don’t realise is that personal injury is an area of law which is designed to protect people and compensate them for the injuries they have sustained through the negligence or recklessness of others. If you are the victim of a personal injury accident that was caused due to the negligence of another person this can leave you with a multitude of problems as well as an array of injuries that could restrict your daily life. This could include you have to leave your job temporarily or even permanently. Maybe you now have a life long disability due to the injuries you sustained, if so you really should claim for damages. Ex-Steeler Wins Workers' Comp Benefits, But Not Attorney FeesPittsburgh, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) - The Pittsburgh Steelers do not have to pay the attorney fees related to a former player's workers' compensation case |
Claiming Compensation is Your Legal and Civil RightAre you one of the millions of people who have had an accident, suffered as a result, but are toying with the idea of claiming compensation. Maybe your accident was at work and you are worried about losing your job. Maybe you slipped on uneven concrete on a public path but are unsure what to do next. There seems to be a stigma attached to getting compensation which I think is because of America being on the other end of the scale meaning you only have to sneeze in the wrong way and you are sued. Obviously this is an over exaggeration, but the Yanks do tend to claim for compensation for any minor ailment. Having an accident serious or minor is no funny matter for the wounded. OSHA Cites Plant For 20 Safety ViolationsViola, WI (WorkersCompensation.com) - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Duraframe Dipnet with 20 safety violations |
