psychological injury

English

Noun

psychological injury (plural psychological injuries)

  1. (law) Damage to the psyche caused by an event that may lead to a tort action (lawsuit) or other compensation claim.
    If a soldier suffers a psychological injury as a result of combat he or she may be eligible for compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
    • 2008, Andrew W. Kane, Ph.D., Psychological Injury and Law, Springer, page 36:
      With the requisite education, knowledge, and experience, forensic psychologists have a great deal to contribute to the understanding of psychological injuries and the resolution of litigation that may result when those injuries occur.
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