‘A Practical Guide to Psychiatric Claims in Personal Injury – Third Edition’ by Liam Ryan

Description

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