Vergine v. Phillips
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The court held that PTSD may constitute a serious injury under New York’s No-Fault Law and that a licensed clinical social worker is competent to diagnose PTSD and provide objective evidence creating a triable issue of fact.

2018 | State Juristiction

Vergine v. Phillips

Keywords PTSD; clinical social worker; diagnose; objective evidence; competent
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The court determined that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be considered a serious injury as defined by New York's No-Fault Law. Furthermore, the court found that a licensed clinical social worker possesses the necessary qualifications to diagnose PTSD and present objective evidence sufficient to warrant a trial.

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The court determined that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be considered a serious injury under New York's No-Fault Law. Furthermore, the court found that a licensed clinical social worker is qualified to diagnose PTSD and present objective evidence that could be used in a trial.

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The court decided that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be considered a serious injury under New York's No-Fault Law. It also determined that a licensed clinical social worker is qualified to diagnose PTSD and offer evidence that can be reviewed in court.

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The court decided that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be a serious injury in New York's No-Fault Law. The court also said that a trained social worker can diagnose PTSD. This diagnosis can be used as clear proof in court.

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Vergine v. Phillips, 167 A.D.3d 1319, 1320–21, 91 N.Y.S.3d 272, 274–75 (3d Dep't 2018)

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