CONNELLY V NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO

(1997) 6 Re LR 367

Scotland Court of Session Outer House

Before Lord Coulsfield

Accident insurance - Definition - Medical condition - Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suffered by pursuer fireman as result of attending distressing incidents - “If bodily injury results in permanent disability “ - Nature of medical condition from which pursuer suffered - “ Bodily injury shall mean accidental bodily injury “ - Whether “bodily injury” included PTSD - Whether fireman suffered “accidental” injury because he voluntarily and knowingly attended at incidents.