Psychosomatic Claims
/ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk kleɪmz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal claims alleging physical injury caused or exacerbated by mental or emotional factors without direct physical trauma.
The plaintiff filed psychosomatic claims arguing stress had caused her chronic illness.
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- psychosomatic claims
- psychosomatic claim
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Commentary
Psychosomatic claims often necessitate expert testimony linking psychological factors to physical symptoms, making causation a key legal issue.
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