Psychiatric Injury Compensation Advice

Compensation figures and advice for victims of psychiatric injuries

• Moderate psychiatric damage, with a good chance of recovery - up to 11,500
• Minor Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with recovery under two years - up to 5,000
• Chronic Pain Syndrome with moderate symptoms - up to 20,000

If you have been involved in an accident that was frightening, overwhelming or beyond your control, then there is a chance that along with any physical injuries, you may also have suffered psychiatric injuries. Most people will come to terms with being involved in a serious accident reasonably quickly, however in some cases; a traumatic experience can set off a reaction that may last for months or years. If this is the case, then Camps Solicitors may be able to help you to make a claim for Psychiatric injuries compensation.

General psychiatric injuries are diagnosed by a psychiatrist, and will typically be more serious than just distress or grief. These types of injuries often occur as a result of serious car accidents or accidents at work, both of these situations have the potential to cause very serious injuries, and it is often a natural reaction to a near-death experience or a serious injury. The psychiatric injuries can have a serious impact on an injured person's ability to cope with even minor tasks, unless they receive help and support.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a specific type of psychiatric injury that most often associated with the armed forces or the emergency services. These occupations expose people to traumatic events such as wartime situations or major disasters. However Post Traumatic Stress Disorder does not just affect this group, anyone who has been involved in an accident can develop symptoms such as flashbacks, becoming withdrawn or avoiding people, and being unable to relax or stop thinking about the accident.

The third main type of psychiatric injury is Chronic Pain Syndrome, in which the injured person still continues to feel pain after their physical injuries have healed. If all obvious sources of pain have been ruled out, then doctors may diagnose chronic pain syndrome in someone who has experienced symptom less pain for at least three months. Chronic Pain Syndrome can last for many years after any other injuries have healed, and there are only a limited number of treatments available to provide relief, such as physiotherapy and painkillers.

If you have been involved in an accident in the last three years and think you might be suffering from any type of psychiatric injury, including post traumatic stress and chronic pain syndrome, then Camps Solicitors may be able to help.

Call 0800 092 8586 now to speak to one of our claims advisors about making a claim for psychiatric injuries compensation.