Suffering from a work-related psychiatric illness can be a confusing and isolating experience. The additional stress of navigating legal complexities shouldn’t add to your burden.
Here at Setfords, we understand the unique challenges associated with psychiatric injury claims, particularly when it comes to limitation periods.
What is Limitation?
Assessing limitation in psychiatric injury claims can often be complex due to the nature of these ‘invisible’ injuries and how they are normally caused by exposure to stressful events over a period of time. That period of time can often be many years.
The primary limitation period for all personal injury claims is 3 years from the date injury. However what if an employee has been unwell for over 5 years, does that mean they are out of time? Not necessarily but it requires a specialist legal adviser to advise on this properly.
We have successfully represented many claimants who had been turned away from other firms having been told their claim was ‘out of time’ or ‘statute barred’. What is important is to seek prompt and specialist advice at an early stage.
Don’t Let Time Be Your Opponent
Just because you’ve been unwell for a long period doesn’t automatically mean you’ve missed your opportunity to claim. At Setfords, we have a proven track record of successfully representing clients who were initially told their claim was out of time by other firms.
How We Can Help:
- Expert Analysis: Our lawyers possess a deep understanding of employment law and limitation periods, particularly in cases of psychiatric injury.
- Early Intervention: The sooner you seek legal advice, the stronger your case will be.
- Experience You Can Trust: We have a wealth of experience in fighting for fair compensation for our clients with psychiatric injuries.
Don’t settle for limitations. Contact Setfords today for an initial consultation and let us help you understand your rights and options.