A Philadelphia police officer who gained national attention for shooting an escaped chimpanzee that mauled a woman last year has filed a worker's compensation claim against the city. The officer's claim states that he has suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder following the incident, and is seeking compensation for his medical expenses related to the condition. While the city currently accepts claims that involve the shooting of humans, a recent bill introduced in the state senate would provide worker's compensation benefits to officers who are forced to use deadly force on animals.

 If you have been wrongly denied workers compensation coverage for your claim, contact the Philadelphia workers compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams at 215-328-1130 to discuss your case.