A Practical Guide to Psychiatric Claims in Personal Injury – Third Edition

As scientific knowledge and research in psychiatry continues to develop, and recognise a growing number of diagnosable psychiatric disorders, the law governing such claims has become increasingly complex and, at times, labyrinthian. This textbook seeks to demystify the complex legal framework that surrounds psychiatric injury claims by providing clear and accessible explanations of the governing legal principles, together with practical guidance. It examines the principles governing psychiatric injury claims, including diagnosis, duties of care, foreseeability, causation, and the distinctions between primary and secondary victims. The book also covers claims arising from workplace stress, intentional acts and the differing methods and approaches that can be taken when quantifying damages. Whether you are a legal professional, academic, or student, this book is designed to be an indispensable resource for anyone navigating the complexities of psychiatric injury claims, providing an accessible insight into the ever evolving intersection of law and mental health. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Liam Ryan Studied Law at St Aidan’s College, Durham University and completed a LLM at Nottingham University specialising in Commercial law, Criminal law and Human Rights. Liam has a civil practice specialising in medium to high value personal injury actions and commercial litigation. He has a noted specialism in stress at work and psychiatric injury claims. Liam accepts instructions privately, on a Conditional Fee basis and through Direct Access. Liam is a member of PIBA. CONTENTS Chapter One – Introduction Chapter Two – Claims in Negligence and Psychiatric Injury Chapter Three – Diagnosis Chapter Four – Nervous Shock Chapter Five – Primary Victims Involving Physical Injury Chapter Six – Primary Victims Where There Is No Physical Injury: Pure Nervous Shock Claims Chapter Seven – Rescuers and Involuntary Participants Chapter Eight – Secondary Victims Chapter Nine – Stress at Work Claims: An Overview Chapter Ten – The Hatton Guidelines Chapter Eleven – Stress at Work Claims and Foreseeable Harm Chapter Twelve – Stress at Work and the Breach of Duty of Care Chapter Thirteen – Stress at Work Claims and Bullying Chapter Fourteen – Breach of Contract in Stress at Work Claims Chapter Fifteen – Causation and Apportionment in Stress Claims Chapter Sixteen – The Equality Act 2010 in Stress Claims Chapter Seventeen – Other Tortious Acts Chapter Eighteen – Quantum and Evidence Chapter Nineteen – General Damages Chapter Twenty – Special Damages Chapter Twenty-One – Triage Checklist