Even if injuries suffered in road accidents are relatively slight, the consequences of trauma can be devastating. In this article, WR Director and Head of Personal Injury, Jonathan Leach examines how the consequences of emotional trauma can have a significant bearing on an accident claim. That was certainly so in one case concerning a senior IT manager who won a six-figure compensation award for the psychiatric consequences of a head-on collision.
Emotional trauma and accident claims
Compensation for emotional trauma in personal injury claims
Jonathan Leach, Director and Head of our Personal Injury department at Watson Ramsbottom commented: “Not everyone is aware that even if serious physical injury is not suffered, a compensation claim can be made if serious trauma has occurred and resulted in an emotional or mental health issue. The best advice is to speak to us directly about your case and we can talk through your specific circumstances. It is also worth noting that accident victims who turn down an insurer’s initial offer and take legal advice from a solicitor get on average 2-3 times more compensation. ”
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