The 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires caused numerous deaths and cases of physical injury.
In addition, many victims of the bushfires have suffered from post traumatic stress.
The law has long regarded emotional stress as a form of injury.
The symptoms of post traumatic stress resulting from the consequences of a bushfire can include depressed thoughts, reduced self esteem, tearfulness, sleeplessness, nightmares and a lowered affect.
Bushfire victims who have suffered physical or emotional injuries, or a combination of both, may be entitled to compensation.
At Maddens Lawyers Gary Foster is an experienced personal injury lawyer, who holds accreditation from the Law Institute of Victoria as a specialist in personal injury law.
For an obligation free consultation you are encouraged to contact him on 5560 2000 or make an appointment to see him. For further information on our Personal Injury Department at Maddens Lawyers please click the link below.
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