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    Default PTSD Due to Negligence by Jailers

    While incarserated in a California State prison, I was left with PTSD as a result of what I believe to be negligence/inaction on the part of 2 correctional officers.

    Can I sue the state or does the state have immunity in this case?

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    Default Re: PTSD diagnosis-a result of negligent acts of jailers,can I sue under California l

    Q: Can I sue the state or does the state have immunity in this case?

    A: Without knowing all the facts, it is hard to say. Talk to a personal injury lawyer to see if you have a case.

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    Default Re: PTSD diagnosis-a result of negligent acts of jailers,can I sue under California l

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    While incarserated in a California State prison, I was left with PTSD as a result of what I believe to be negligence/inaction on the part of 2 correctional officers.

    Can I sue the state or does the state have immunity in this case?
    Did you receive a diagnosis of PTSD or are you self reporting symptoms of PTSD?

    Why do you think the "inaction" of correctional officers caused the symptoms?

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    Default Re: PTSD diagnosis-a result of negligent acts of jailers,can I sue under California l

    Deadlock-

    Thank you for your reply.

    2 MD's diagnosed my condition.....

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    Default Re: PTSD diagnosis-a result of negligent acts of jailers,can I sue under California l

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    Deadlock-

    Thank you for your reply.

    2 MD's diagnosed my condition.....
    Not understanding PTSD symptoms can cause a lot of harm in approaching someone who is traumatized and experiencing PTSD symptoms. If you believe you sustained injury due to mismanagement I think there is a growing interest in support for PICS. Are you aware of resources?

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    Default Re: PTSD diagnosis-a result of negligent acts of jailers,can I sue under California l

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    You reference PICS-what might that be?

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    Deadlock-

    Thank you for your reply.

    2 MD's diagnosed my condition.....
    Did the doctors say what caused it?

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    Default Re: PTSD diagnosis-a result of negligent acts of jailers,can I sue under California l

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    Deadlock-

    You reference PICS-what might that be?
    It's a syndrome called Post Incarceration Syndrome and it includes several diagnoses that can be attributed to the criminal justice system method of handling or mishandling prisoners.

    From what I know about PTSD, norcal, there is usually a traumatic event(s) in early childhood that sets up the physiologic response experienced later in life when circumstances that trigger a recall of those earlier events.

    Google "Post Incarceration Syndrome" to see what you think about what you experienced and what it says about treatment.

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