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Understanding Psychological Injury Claims
Did you know that mental health injuries after a non-fault accident may qualify for a compensation claim? Find out what counts, how much you could claim and how we support you through every step of the psychological injury claims process.
How Psychological Injury Compensation Claims Work?
Psychological injuries are invisible, but they hurt. If you have faced mental trauma due to an injury from an accident caused by someone else’s mistake, you may be entitled to claim compensation for it. At RU1NJURED, we not only help you in identifying the psychological aspects of your injury. We also assist you in initiating a mental health compensation claim for all the psychological repercussions of a non-fault injury.
Many people do not realise how much psychological symptoms can affect a person after an accident. It can stop you from working, affect your future earnings, it can even cause long-term financial stress. If any of this sounds familiar, we are here to help you change that.
Let’s look at how these claims work. Who can make a claim? And what compensation might you get?
Types of Psychological Injuries
Not all wounds are visible. Some stay in your head and heart, but they do not go away that easily. The panel solicitors at RU1NJURED have firsthand experience from non-fault accident victims who have suffered from psychological symptoms. Some experience mild anxiety, whilst others can’t sleep right. Moreover, many remain hypervigilant in their day and for some, the symptoms can be crippling. These types of symptoms can go deep, causing havoc to your normal routines, cause you to struggle to focus at work or on general tasks. They might go as far as causing relationships to start falling apart. It is like life just took a different turn.
Here are some common types of psychological injuries experienced by the claimants of non-fault accident claims we handled:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Severe anxiety or panic attacks
- Depression and emotional distress
- Phobias or fear of returning to certain places or situations
- Shock and nervous disorders following traumatic events
These kinds of mental injuries can happen after a crash, a work accident, assault or even medical mistakes. Sometimes, these mental scars cut deeper than any physical wound. Hence, do not try to suppress them and get the right help from RU1NJURED’s panel solicitors by initiating psychological injury claims for the psychological aspects of your injury.
Who Can Be Affected by a Psychological Injury after a non-fault accident?
You do not need to fit into any specific box to suffer from a psychological injury. It can happen to anyone, no matter your background or job.
Here are common victim groups:
- Accident Victims: Such as cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists or occupants of a vehicle who developed a trauma after an accident. Similarly, people who slipped or fell at work or at a public place may also suffer mental repercussions that do not just go away and require proper treatment.
- Employees: Construction workers dealing with mental harm as well, after getting struck by a structural collapse at the site.
- Medical Patients: Who trusted the wrong medical professionals, such as a misdiagnosis or surgery gone wrong. That betrayal hurts deeply and may affect decisions of surgery in the future.
- Victims of assault or abuse: These experiences are often the most painful to talk about and they carry heavy emotional pain.
At RU1NJURED, we understand the delicacy of your situation. Our panel solicitors will listen to you without any judgment. They are just real people who care about what you are going through. They genuinely want to help you get the mental health compensation you deserve for your treatment and other living expenses.
Real-Life Examples of Psychological Injury Compensation Claims
Here are a few real-time situations where some of the non-fault accident victims consulted our panel of psychological trauma claims solicitors, discussed how their mental difficulties developed after getting injured and got the help they needed after going through something deeply painful, mentally and emotionally.
- A delivery driver. He was in a serious road accident. Not his fault at all. After that, just sitting behind the wheel made him shake. PTSD hit hard. It took him more than a year to feel somewhat normal again. His claim included mental damage compensation, not just for the physical injuries, but for all the work he missed and the therapy he needed to recover.
- An office worker. A 34-year-old administrative assistant in a law firm. Kind, soft-spoken, always the first to help. One day, as she was walking her way to office, she got attacked by another pedestrian’s dog. This not only resulted in wounds, but inside she was falling apart. She developed severe PTSD. Could not sleep or focus. Eventually, her doctor signed her off work. She made a personal injury claim to include psychological suffering and got a deserving compensation.
- A Medical Patient. She trusted her doctor, but something went wrong during surgery. The physical pain was one thing, but the depression, the worry, the “what ifs” those stayed longer. The failure of the surgery mounting to medical negligence only increased the stress and trauma. This emotional toll became a key part of her compensation claim for the psychological repercussions she faced.
So, if you are reading this and thinking, “This kind of sounds like me,” do not ignore it. You might have a claim for mental injury compensation in addition to your physical symptoms. Consult our panel of psychological injury solicitors to get compensated for the mental aspects of your injury as well.
Psychological Injury Compensation UK: What You Can Claim
For the psychological aspects of your injury, your compensation will cover two types of damages. These include, general damages for the psychological injuries you have suffered after getting injured in a non-fault accident. Then the special damages that drain your money, such as your loss of earnings or paying for mental health treatment.
General Damages
These cover the actual emotional and psychological harm you may have suffered. The amount depends on how severe your condition is:
- Severe psychological damage: £66,920.00 – £141,240.00
- Moderately severe damage: £23,270.00 – £66,920.00
- Moderate mental damage: £7,150.00 – £23,270.00
- Less severe psychological harm: £1,880.00 – £7,150.00
For those with PTSD specifically:
- Severe PTSD: £73,050.00 – £122,850.00
- Moderately severe PTSD: £28,250.00 – £73,050.00
- Moderate PTSD: £9,980.00 – £28,850.00
- Less severe PTSD: £4,820.00 – £9,980.00
Special Damages
These cover your financial losses. For example:
- Lost income due to time off work
- Future loss of earnings if you can’t work in the same capacity
- Medical and therapy costs
- Travel expenses for appointments
- Help at home or additional care
Mental health symptoms after a non-fault injury can leave you off work for months or longer. There are some people who even have to leave their jobs or get dismissed as they are medically no longer capable of doing their job. At RU1NJURED, our panel Solicitors will ensure your compensation covers both what you have lost now and what you might lose later down the road.
Why Choose RU1NJURED?
Let’s be real, dealing with psychological trauma is tough enough. You should not have to handle all the legal stuff, too. At RU1NJURED, our panel Solicitors are here to lift that weight and fight for the compensation you deserve. Here is why people trust us to get compensated for the psychological repercussions of their injuries:
- We listen to your story. No rush. No judgement. Just real support.
- You will be guided by our experienced panel of solicitors. They are specialists in handling PTSD compensation claims and claims for psychological damage compensation.
- We can help get you assessed for mental health support.
- We handle all the paperwork, so you can focus on recovery.
- Our panel solicitors fight for maximum compensation, including both general and special damages.
- Our panel solicitors work on a no win no fee basis. You do not have to pay anything unless you win the settlement amount.
It is not just about the cash, it is about getting back your dignity, health and well-being, your confidence, and your future.
Ready to Help You Move Forward
If you have suffered emotional or mental pain because of someone else’s negligence, now is the time to take your first step. Our experienced and vibrant panel of solicitors are here to support you in making a psychological injury compensation claim as part of your overall compensation claim. You do not have to face any therapy costs alone and stay rest assured for recovery of your lost wages. Let our panel solicitors help you lift the weight on your mind. We are here to fight for what’s rightfully yours.
Call us now on 0800 955 18 27 or click here to contact us and get started with your claim.
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Get in touch with expert psychological injury lawyers from our panel today. They will initiate PTSD compensation claims or claims for other psychological aspects linked to your physical injury.
Yes, you can make a claim for mental health compensation after getting injured in a non-fault accident.
No, compensation claims for psychological injury can only be initiated if your condition is linked to a physical injury.
You can get between £1,880.00 to £141,240.00 as psychological damage compensation in the UK after getting injured in a non-fault accident.
You have to gather psychiatric reports that highlight the connection between your psychological and physical injuries. Evidence of ongoing psychological therapy after an injury carry significant importance as well.
Yes, you can make a claim for psychological repercussions after a personal injury caused by a non-fault accident.
You need reports from expert psychiatrists explaining how your psychological injuries are linked to your physical injuries. Witness statements from closely related people on your behavioural changes can also help.
Claims for psychological compensation after physical injuries from accidents depend on how long it takes to get medical reports that prove a connection between your physical and psychological injuries.
You can make a claim for PTSD, panic attacks or any form of emotional distress caused by an injury in a non-fault accident.