Personal injury claims are not always related to trips or falls; they can also be made following an event or action that triggers an emotional or mental health problem. Unfortunately, these are the most difficult to talk about and no amount of compensation will make the traumatic incident disappear, but a successful compensation claim does have the power to reassure you that justice has at least partially done.
So, what sort of emotional or psychological problems do we mean? There are many – from bullying and harassment to discrimination – but two of the most painful and life-altering are sexual abuse and child abuse.This type of traumatic incident, especially if it happened more than once, can have a profound, negative and deep-rooted effect on a person’s life. It can affect the victim’s outlook, emotional well-being and development, leading to serious problems further on in life.
These kinds of abuse are classed as criminal injuries, meaning you have the right to submit a compensation claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). You can do this for a number of years after the incident took place, meaning you can claim for childhood abuse.
It isn’t easy to talk about this kind of emotional distress, but injury claims specialists experienced in abuse cases are generally sensitive and understanding, giving useful advice and guiding you through your claim.
