After you’ve contacted us, we’ll set up a free initial consultation to discuss your case and whether you have a legal claim. We’ll discuss what funding options are available to you to pay for your claim, including No Win No Fee agreements*.
We’ll then get in touch with those responsible for the event that caused your PTSD at an early stage to see if they accept the blame for your condition. If they accept responsibility, we’ll try to secure interim compensation payments which can fund private medical care and ongoing expenses, before your claim fully settles. Any interim payments will be taken out of your final compensation award.
Our lawyers will look into your case in detail, gathering evidence from independent medical professionals and health and safety specialists. These experts will analyse why the incident happened and can determine any future implications to your health. They’ll also advise us on the care you’ll need in the future and any precautions that need to be implemented in your workplace.
We’ll always try and negotiate claims out of court, keeping the claim process as short as we can. However, if your opponent doesn’t accept responsibility or doesn’t agree with the amount of compensation we feel you need, we’ll start court proceedings.
Even when trial dates have been set, claims are still often settled before reaching court. If your claim does need to go to court, we’ll be there to help you every step of the way, talking you through what will happen so you feel as comfortable as possible.
Read more about what happens if your case goes to court.
Compensation can make a real difference to your life, ensuring that you can access the healthcare and support you need. By making a claim with us, we can get you funds which can help pay for:
- Psychotherapy
- Counselling
- Private medical care (for any injuries you sustained if you were in the accident)
- Expenses (such as travel costs to hospital appointments)
- Loss of income
The amount of compensation you receive will depend on the severity of your condition and the likelihood that you have a permanent mental health impairment. We’ll seek expert opinions on what care you’ll need to ensure that the compensation we claim is sufficient.
If your employer accepts responsibility for your accident, we can help you get early compensation in the form of interim payments. These funds will be taken from your final settlement and can help pay for ongoing care costs and expenses, before your claim has settled.
We could help you make a claim if your PTSD was caused by an accident at work, including if you’re an employee, contractor or if you were a visitor to the work site.
Even if you’re a casual worker or self-employed, you might still be considered as an employee under UK law - giving you the same rights as other workers when it comes to health and safety.
You can make a PTSD at work claim against your past or current employer, as long as your case is submitted in the appropriate time limits. We understand that making a claim against your current employer can seem daunting, but by making claim you could be preventing similar incidents from happening again.
We can also help with claims being made on the behalf of others including:
- On behalf of a child who has been in an accident before their 18th birthday
- For someone who doesn’t have the mental capacity to handle their own case
To find out how we can help with your claim, contact us today on 0800 056 4110.
You’ll normally have three years to make a claim from the date of the event which caused your PTSD. However, there are some exceptions to this rule:
- Under 18s – you can claim on behalf of a child who was on work experience or working part-time. No time limits apply in these circumstances until the child turns 18. When the child turns 18 they can make their own claim but the three year time limit will then apply.
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Mental capacity – you can make a claim on behalf of someone who doesn’t have the ability to do so themselves. No time limits apply in these circumstances.
If you have any concerns about the time limits for claiming compensation, we’ll be able to talk through your options in a free initial consultation.
Many of the cases we handle are funded with a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there’s no financial risk* to you when making a compensation claim.
At the start of your claim, we’ll discuss the funding options available, advising you which we think is the most suitable. If you have legal expenses insurance (LEI), or can access support through trade union membership, these may be best for you. Legal expenses insurance is included in many household and car insurance policies, so it’s always worth checking whether you’re already covered.
If we think you’re best supported by a No Win No Fee agreement, we’ll explain the process clearly. This involves setting up an insurance policy that will protect you, at no cost to you. You’ll only have to pay anything when your claim is successful – your opponent will pay most of our fees.
Please visit our No Win No Fee page for more information on how it works.
We have dedicated, experienced solicitors based across the country who specialise in helping people to claim compensation after accidents at work. We understand that mental health issues can have a huge impact on your life, and will always talk to you to understand your situation.
As well as helping you claim compensation, we can also help with planning your treatment. If you cannot work because of your condition then we can also advise you on benefit entitlement and arrange for the best possible support to help you to recover. Having helped many other clients with PTSD claims, we can use our experience to get a positive outcome for you and your family.
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