Psychological Injury
A psychological injury or what is also known as a psychiatric injury can develop where a person has had a serious accident or has witnessed a traumatic event. For example a psychological injury can develop in several situations including following a road traffic accident, an accident at work or even after an incident of medical negligence.
Conditions such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are commonly associated with psychological injury. According to the NHS symptoms can be immediate but they may take some time to manifest. These symptoms can include flashbacks, feeling restless, insomnia, feelings of guilt, anger and irritability. A claim for psychological injury can be made by both primary victims and secondary victims.
A primary victim is someone who has been directly involved in an accident and a secondary victim is someone who witnessed the death or injury of others but was not at risk of physical injury. To be eligible for compensation as a secondary victim you must be able prove on balance of probabilities that:
- You had a close tie of love and affection with the immediate victim (spouse, parent, child or other immediate loved one).
- You were sufficiently close in time and space to the shocking event. That generally means that you witnessed the incident unfold or came upon its “immediate aftermath”.
Walker Laird understands that a psychological injury not only affects the individual but can also impact on a person’s wider friends and family. Our Personal Injury team led by Michael Wilson is on hand to listen and provide pragmatic expert advice. Not only will we pursue your claim vigorously to obtain the maximum amount of compensation but we will also seek to ensure that you make a quick recovery.
We offer funding on a No Win No Fee basis. Contact us now on 0141 887 5271 or complete our online enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch. We also offer home visits at no extra cost as well as video appointments via FaceTime, WhatsApp, Skype or Zoom within or outwith normal business hours.
It is important to obtain expert legal advice as soon as possible, as there is a strict time limit of 3 years for making a claim.
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“I’ve used Walker Laird both to buy my flat and to handle a road traffic accident claim. Mike was excellent at keeping me informed of each step in my RTA case, and I was very pleased with the final outcome. Friendly and helpful, I would recommend Walker Laird to anyone, and will be using them for any future legal work” – Lisa D
“I was in a car accident and Walker laird were fab with me, they were really professional and made sure I was looked after during the claiming process. Would highly recommend their services.” – Sarah O
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