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Have you developed a psychiatric injury after witnessing or being involved in a traumatic event, such as a motor vehicle accident? Or maybe you’re a close family member of a car accident victim who didn’t witness the incident but has been diagnosed with a mental health condition as a result of it?
If you answered yes to any of these scenarios, you may be eligible to make a claim for “nervous shock.” Our experienced team is here to help you understand your rights and walk you through the process, so you can receive the support you need to get back on your feet.
How Can Our Nervous Shock Compensation Claim Lawyers in NSW Help?
Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event can have profound psychological effects on an individual, leading to psychological conditions such as nervous shock.
At Kells, our legal team specialises in assisting individuals who have suffered nervous shock as a result of a traumatic event. We aim to help you understand the unique circumstances of your case and advocate for the compensation you deserve.
Your compensation may include not only medical expenses for therapy and counselling but also compensation for lost income due to an inability to work, as well as damages for pain and suffering.
If you or a loved one is facing the aftermath of a traumatic experience, we are here to help you reclaim your peace of mind and manage the process of obtaining the support and compensation necessary for your recovery.
Whether you’re located in Wollongong, Sydney, Thirroul, Dapto, Shellharbour, or Kiama, get in touch with Kells right away. We have a “no-win, no-fee policy,” so you won’t pay a cent unless we win your case.
Nervous shock refers to a psychological injury or mental illness caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. It can occur following incidents like motor vehicle accidents, where an individual suffers severe distress due to the shock of the event. This condition typically results from someone else’s intentional or negligent actions.
A nervous shock claim can be made by individuals who directly experience or witness a traumatic event, such as a motor vehicle accident, and suffer a recognised psychiatric injury as a result. In addition, people with a close relationship to the victim may be eligible to claim, even if they weren’t present at the incident.
Those eligible include:
- Parents or legal guardians of the victim
- Spouses or de facto partners of the victim
- Children, stepchildren, or those for whom the victim is a guardian
- Siblings, including step-siblings and half-siblings
If any of these close family members experience psychiatric injury, they may be entitled to compensation.
Compensation for nervous shock claims may cover:
- Medical and treatment expenses
- Loss of wages due to the inability to work
- Costs related to domestic and personal care
- Pain and suffering, including loss of enjoyment of life, if the psychiatric injury is severe
Compensation is divided into statutory benefits, which cover ongoing expenses like medical bills and care, and common law damages, which provide lump sum payments for severe pain, suffering, and income loss.
We pride ourselves on making the process as easy and as simple as possible.
Contact our Wollongong Nervous Shock Compensation Claim Lawyers today for a Free Case Assessment.
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