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A Practical Guide to Psychiatric Claims in Personal Injury 3rd Edition

A Practical Guide to Psychiatric Claims in Personal Injury 3rd Edition

Author: Liam Ryan
Publisher: Law Brief Publishing
ISBN: 9781916698550

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781913715632
Published In: November 2024
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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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.

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