PTSD Compensation Claims
Have you been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after an accident, an assault or witnessing a traumatic event? If you have, and somebody else…
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If you have suffered a mental health injury due to somebody else’s negligence, we can help you make a mental health compensation claim with a No Win No Fee service.
We are a claims management company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Besides physical injuries, an accident can also have a profound emotional impact on you and lead to various psychological injuries. Mental health injuries can affect your ability to work and engage in daily activities and can severely affect your overall well-being and quality of life. These include conditions such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
If you suffered due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be able to make a mental health claim. Situations leading to such claims include road traffic accidents, workplace incidents, criminal assaults and clinical negligence. The compensation you may be able to secure will cover your pain and suffering, as well as related financial losses and out-of-pocket expenses.
To find out if you can make a personal injury claim for psychological damage, call 0800 470 0474 today or use our online contact form to request a callback. You will receive a free consultation with an experienced solicitor and will be under no obligation to proceed with a claim.
By submitting this form you agree to be contacted by our partners. Find out how we handle your data in our privacy policy. With no win no fee you typically pay 25% of your compensation if your claim is successful, but the fee can vary. Termination fees may apply if you fail to co-operate with your solicitor.
A psychological injury is described as mental harm, suffering, dysfunction or impairment caused by someone else’s actions or failure to act. Mental health injuries can result from various factors such as trauma, stress, abuse, or adverse life events. They encompass conditions like anxiety, psychosomatic disorders, depression and PTSD.
These injuries can significantly impact your quality of life, relationships, and ability to function in daily activities and manifest through symptoms such as:
These symptoms can vary from person to person and can be more or less severe. A medical professional will diagnose your condition and decide on a treatment plan based on your symptoms. The most common therapy approaches for mental health care include:
The easiest way to find out if you have grounds for a claim is through a free consultation over the phone with an experienced legal adviser. Before taking on your mental health claim, they will verify whether you fit the eligibility criteria and you have a fair chance of success. They will check whether:
Your solicitor will be able to prove a duty of care by referring to common law and relevant legislation. If they can prove liability, they will inform the other side of your intentions to start a psychological injury claim. The defendant will have three months to investigate your allegations and admit or deny responsibility for your harm.
If they accept liability, your legal representative will negotiate the best mental health compensation payout on your behalf. If the other side denies liability, your lawyer will issue court proceedings and be prepared to argue your case before a judge if necessary.
If you are entitled to compensation, your lawyer will need various types of evidence to support your psychiatric injury claim. They will review the proof you already have and help you gather anything else you may need, which could include the following:
Accidents that could lead to a psychological injury and mental health compensation claim include but are not limited to:
Although the medical treatment offered by healthcare professionals is typically of an exceptional standard, it can sometimes fall short. In such cases, you may be eligible to make a medical negligence claim against your GP or another doctor who was negligent and caused avoidable harm or worsened your condition.
Some circumstances that may lead to a mental health negligence claim include:
To have a valid claim for compensation, your medical negligence lawyer must prove the following:
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation, your employer must take all reasonable measures to protect your safety and well-being at work. If they fail to do so, you have the right to claim compensation for any resulting injuries, including psychological harm.
Accident at work claims for mental health compensation may arise from:
Your employer cannot sack you, discipline you, or treat you unfairly following your claim. If they do, you can make a further claim at an employment tribunal under unfair dismissal laws.
If you have further questions about making a mental health injury claim, please refer to the section below, where we have answered some of the most common ones we receive from claimants. Alternatively, you can call 0800 470 0474 or use our online contact form to get in touch with a solicitor and talk about your case during a free consultation.
If you suffered a mental health injury due to witnessing or being exposed to a traumatic event experienced by another person, you could still make a compensation claim. To be able to make a claim, you must meet the following conditions:
If you meet these criteria, a personal injury solicitor can help you make a mental health claim and get the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.
If a loved one suffers from mental health problems due to someone else’s negligence, you could claim compensation on their behalf. As a general rule, you could make a psychological injury claim for a loved one if they are a child under 18 or an adult who classifies as a protected party under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
To claim on their behalf, your solicitor will help you apply to the court to be named as their litigation friend. Once appointed, you will have certain responsibilities, such as making decisions about the case and considering any settlement offers from the defendant while keeping the claimant’s best interests in mind.
Under the Limitation Act 1980, the time limit to start a mental health compensation claim is three years. Because mental issues do not generally become immediately evident, the three years begin from the date your condition is diagnosed by a healthcare specialist (also known as the date of knowledge). A few exceptions might apply to your case:
The amount of compensation you could receive for a psychiatric injury claim will depend on your specific case. Your mental health solicitor will calculate the amount you are entitled to based on two types of damages:
According to the guidelines from the Judicial College, you could receive between £1,540 and £115,730 for mental health issues, depending on their severity.
If you have a valid mental health injury claim following an accident or negligence, your solicitor will offer you a no win no fee* agreement. You will not have to pay anything upfront, and your solicitor will only take a success fee if they win your case. If you don’t make a successful claim, you do not have to pay them a single penny.
As part of your agreement, you will also have After the Event (ATE) insurance against litigation costs. If you lose, the ATE will cover all the related expenses, including court fees, medical reports and the defendant’s solicitors.
To find out if you can make a no win no fee claim or if you have any other questions about the claims process, please feel free to call us on 0800 470 0474. You can also enter your details into our online form to request a consultation with a friendly legal adviser.