Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (OTSD) Claims
PTSD claims solicitors
The vast majority of military psychological injury claims relate to the development of post traumatic stress disorder.
The military accident claims solicitors at Pannone specialise in helping ex-armed services personnel claim the financial compensation they deserve, helping them cope with the debilitating effects of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Pannone were the first law firm to secure a court award for PTSD, in the case of New v MOD. The client, Malcolm New, was awarded £620,000 in damages after our military psychological injury expert demonstrated that the MOD had failed to identify and treat Malcolm's condition.
Making a PTSD claim
In order to successfully claim compensation for post traumatic stress disorder, you will be required to demonstrate not only that you are suffering the symptoms of PTSD as a direct result of military combat, but also that the MOD failed to identify and treat your condition.
Unfortunately the conditions for making a successful claim against the MOD for failure to identify and treat PTSD are quite restrictive. However, as medical knowledge and standards of care continue to improve this situation looks set to improve.
The PTSD compensation claims specialists at Pannone will provide all the help, advice and support you require throughout the entirety of the legal process. We will prepare a case on your behalf, put you in touch with PTSD support networks and do everything in our power to ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation for your psychological injury.
Symptoms of PTSD
If you think that you may be suffering from PTSD, consult your doctor as soon as possible. As a general guide, we have compiled a list of some of the more common symptoms below:
- extreme physical reactions to memories of the event, for example sweating, nausea, increase in heart rate
- difficulty sleeping, irritability and a lack of concentration
- depression, feelings of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts
- a feeling of emotional detachment from events and other individuals
- loss of interest in formerly engaging activities
- headaches, stomach problems and chest pain
Once again, if you are suffering from any of the above symptoms, get in touch with your GP immediately.
Start your PTSD claim
If you would like to find out more about making a post traumatic stress disorder compensation claim, or you would simply like to speak to an experienced solicitor about the intricacies of making a claim against the MOD, contact Pannone today.
Post traumatic stress disorder solicitors
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