No Win No Fee Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Solicitors
By Megan Black. Last Updated 23rd November 2023. Throughout this guide, we are going to discuss post-traumatic stress disorder solicitors in length. In doing so, we will provide free legal advice and outline how a personal injury solicitor could offer to handle your case.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious disorder and can manifest itself in different ways, depending on the person it has affected and the incident that has caused it. Whether you have suffered PTSD due to being in combat, or as a result of a serious accident, or even due to abuse you have been subjected to, specialist post-traumatic stress disorder solicitors could help you claim compensation. This guide tells you all you need to know about PTSD lawyers and how you can start a claim for compensation with an experienced specialist solicitor.
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- When Could I Claim With A Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Solicitor?
- How Long Do You Have To Claim For A Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
- Common Types Of PTSD Claims Our Solicitors Handle
- How Much Compensation Could I Receive For PTSD?
- No Win No Fee Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Solicitors
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When Could I Claim With A Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Solicitor?
In order to form the basis of a valid personal injury claim, your case must meet three main criteria:
- You were owed a duty of care by someone.
- They failed to fulfil this duty.
- Because of this, you suffered a physical or psychological injury, such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
When these three factors combine, this is known as negligence.
You are owed a duty of care in various situations. For example, you are owed a duty of care by your employer. as outlined in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It states that they must take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure your safety while in the workplace and performing work-related duties.
The duty of care for road users is set out in the Road Traffic Act 1988. Per their duty of care, they must use the roads safely and avoid causing harm to others and themselves. Furthermore, they must follow the rules set out for them in the Highway Code to promote road safety.
If you can prove that you suffered a psychological injury due to someone else breaching the duty of care they owed you, you may be eligible to make a personal injury claim.
To receive free advice for your potential claim or to learn more about how PTSD claim solicitors could help you, contact our team today.
How Long Do You Have To Claim For Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
If you’re thinking about making a claim for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it’s important to familiarise yourself with the claim time limits that could affect your ability to claim compensation.
All personal injury claims have a time limit of 3 years within which legal proceedings can be made for them. This means that you have up to 3 years from the date of the incident that triggered your PTSD or the date of knowledge to make a claim.
However, as PTSD is a complex psychological condition that can present symptoms sometime after the incident that triggered it, extensions to this time limit can be granted. For example, if you suffered PTSD after this 3-year period had already lapsed, you may still be eligible for compensation as you only just realised that you were affected. Extensions could also be granted in cases of historic abuse, for example, where the victim doesn’t realise how they’ve been impacted until some time later when symptoms of PTSD begin to appear as a result of their trauma.
For a free consultation on whether you could have grounds to claim within the claims time limit, please get in touch today.
Common Types Of PTSD Claims Our Solicitors Handle
Whilst many different events can cause PTSD, there are two main areas that are more common than others. Firstly, it is quite common for military personnel to suffer PTSD, especially if they have seen active service. Whilst there was once a stigma attached to speaking out about mental health conditions, PTSD in the military is no longer a ‘secret’ battle that soldiers have to face.
With more support available to military personnel than before, as well as much more of an understanding of PTSD and the effects that it can have on service personnel, claims for PTSD from those who have served their country in The Army, the MOD, RAF, or the Royal Navy are more common than they were before.
The other common cause of PTSD that specialist solicitors work on is violent crime. This involved in most cases filing claims to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. Many victims of violent attacks have been known to suffer PTSD.
Whether it is a physical or a sexual assault, you must choose a solicitor that has experience in dealing with CICA as well as one that understands your PTSD, as this will mean they are able to put together a claim that shows an accurate picture of your suffering as well as backing this up with legal arguments to gain you the compensation you deserve.
Other cases involve PTSD accident solicitors who work on compensation claims for those who have developed the condition after an accident.
How Much Compensation Could I Receive For PTSD?
You can receive up to two heads of claim if your personal injury claim succeeds. The first head of claim is general damages, which addresses your injuries and the way they affect your life.
Legal professionals, such as solicitors and lawyers, will often refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) when calculating this head of claim. This is because the JCG offers guideline settlement awards for different kinds of injuries. You can find some of the amounts listed in the 16th edition of the JCG in the table below.
| Injury | Compensation Bracket | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Psychiatric Damage | £54,830 to £115,730 | Serious problems coping with daily social and working life with a very poor prognosis. |
| Moderately Severe Psychiatric Damage | £19,070 to £54,830 | Significant issues regarding coping with daily life, but there is a more positive prognosis. |
| Moderate Psychiatric Damage | £5,860 to £19,070 | Despite suffering with various issues, significant improvements will have been made. |
| Less Severe Psychiatric Damage | £1,540 to £5,860 | Factors such as the length of disability and how much sleep was affected will be taken into consideration. |
| Severe PTSD | £59,860 to £100,670 | Permanent effects leave the claimant unable to work or function as they did before the trauma. |
| Moderately Severe PTSD | £23,150 to £59,860 | Symptoms are similar to the case above, though there is a slightly better prognosis. |
| Moderate PTSD | £8,180 to £23,150 | In these cases a large recovery occurs, and no majorly disabling effects remain. |
| Less Severe PTSD | £3,950 to £8,180 | A virtually full recovery within one to two years. |
You may also be entitled to special damages. This head of claim addresses the financial losses you have suffered due to your injuries. Some examples of the losses special damages could compensate you for include:
- A loss of earnings.
- Medical expenses, such as prescription costs.
- Care costs.
However, you must be able to prove these losses in order to claim. Bank statements, receipts, and invoices could all be used as evidence.
To learn more about claiming compensation for PTSD, contact our team of friendly advisors today.
No Win No Fee Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Solicitors
If you have a valid case, one of our solicitors could help you with making a PTSD claim. Our solicitors also generally offer their services on a No Win No Fee basis under the terms and conditions of a Condtional Fee Agreement.
With this arrangement in place, you will not need to pay anything to your solicitor for them to begin working on your case. Additionally, no payment will be required for their services while your claim is still progressing or if it fails.
Should your claim be a success, however, your solicitor will be due a success fee. They will take this out of the compensation awarded to you as a small, legally limited percentage.
To find out if one of our PTSD lawyers could help you with making a personal injury claim for your psychological injury, you can contact a member of our team. They can be reached by:
- Calling 0800 073 8804
- Using our live chat.
- Completing our ‘claim online’ form for a callback.
Helpful Links
- PTSD and driving –The government can issue a fine if you have not informed them about certain medical conditions that can affect your ability to drive. PTSD can affect driving, so it is essential to read the information here and complete an M1 form if necessary.
- NHS guide to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – This guide, published by the NHS, details PTSD, the symptoms, how it is treated and offers a brief history of PTSD.
- Guide to PTSD claims – Our detailed guide to PTSD claims offers guidance and advice for those who have suffered or are suffering from PTSD, including a PTSD claim calculator and want to make a claim for compensation for this condition. Please note that the PTSD claims compensation calculator works as a general guide and does not guarantee claimants the exact sums mentioned.
- No Win No Fee Guide – Take a look at our guide to learn more information about a No Win No Fee guide.
- Fatal Road Traffic Accident Guide – Why not take a look at our guide where we discuss how a personal injury solicitor could offer to handle your fatal road traffic accident claim.
- Forklift Truck Accident Claims – A helpful guide on forklift truck accidents at work.
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- ABH Compensation Claims Guide
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- Liposuction Negligence Claims Guide
- Psychiatric Injury Compensation Case Study
Thank you for taking the time to read our guide on post traumatic stress disorder solicitors.
