Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental injury that results when a person’s normal “fight-or-flight” response to a traumatizing event carries over into non-threatening or non-dangerous situations. A person with PTSD may feel fearful or stressed long after a frightening incident occurs. PTSD can affect your activities of daily living, your sleep, and even your work.
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Because the workplace is an unpredictable environment, employees are often exposed to frightening or potentially dangerous incidents. Examples include nearly falling from a great height, witnessing a workplace accident, or escaping a fire, etc. The list of traumatic events that are possible at the workplace is endless.
In North Carolina, persons suffering from PTSD (or other mental injuries) that arise out of a workplace incident are generally entitled to workers compensation benefits. If you have suffered a mental injury as a result of a workplace incident, contact a Charlotte work injury lawyer today to receive a free consultation. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Christian Ayers or John Ayers at (704) 377-5050.
