
Specialist Stress at Work Claims Solicitor
David Miers is a consultant solicitor specialising exclusively in work-related stress and psychiatric injury claims. He is based in Liverpool but can represent clients nationwide on a fully remote basis. He joined Setfords in 2019 and previously led the Work-Related Stress team at Slater & Gordon after training at Weightmans.
Why instruct David?
- Highly experienced and one of the few UK specialists in work-related stress claims.
- Proven track record with millions of pounds of compensation recovered for clients since 2017.
- National representation with secure remote consultations via phone/video.
- No win, no fee for eligible claims.
Practice focus
- Stress at work claims (including psychiatric injury: anxiety, depression, PTSD)
- Bullying & harassment (including Equality Act harassment considerations)
- Violence at work and sexual harassment claims
What counts as stress at work?
Stress, depression or anxiety are the leading cause of days off due to work-related ill health, with 22.1 million days off taken in 2024/5.
The HSE defines work-related stress as “the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them.” When left unaddressed, this can develop into recognised psychiatric injuries such as anxiety or depression.
Common contributors include:
- Bullying and harassment
- Being overworked
- Poor management and support
- Exposure to trauma
- Sexual harassment
- Unsafe conditions
If you believe you have developed a psychiatric injury due to stress at work, contact David today.
Stress at Work FAQs
Do I have a claim for stress at work?
If workplace pressures led to a diagnosed psychiatric injury (e.g., anxiety/depression) that was foreseeable and your employer failed to take reasonable steps to protect you, you may have a claim. Evidence of complaints, grievances, risk assessments, and occupational health reports are key.
How long does the process take?
Each case is different, and a lot depends on how the claim is received by the Employer and its insurers. There is no reason why a claim couldn’t be settled within a few weeks, but the reality is often very different, with some high-value and complex cases taking up to 4 years to resolve. We are able to provide more accurate estimates as the case progresses.
What compensation can I recover?
Claimants may recover general damages for injury plus financial losses (past/future), such as lost earnings, treatment costs and care, subject to evidence and legal assessment. Over the course of his career, David has successfully recovered millions of pounds worth of compensation for his clients.
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Having gone through a period of employment as a manager with a company that had a toxic working environment I suffered significant ill health. I was advised by a relative and by a medical...
The care and attention shown by Sherri Clayton and David Miers most definitely helped me through this work injury claim process. I had no confidence to do this myself and would not have known where...
I would like to thank David Miers and Christie Sander for succesfully representing me against my former employer. My case was one that took a number of years to finally get to court. It was complex,...
5* for Setfords. I can’t thank Connor and David enough. They both helped me settle my personal injury workplace claim & helped me to get some closure and justice. The communication from Setfords...
Setfords Solicitors are simply exceptional. When everyone else was too afraid to take on a huge company, Setfords stood by me without hesitation. They turned one of the most stressful, overwhelming...
Thank you to Christie Sander and David Miers, who successfully dealt with my bullying in the workplace case, which took around two years to complete, Happy to recommend Setfords, Thank you again, Paul
The process was explained step by step and great advice given to help win my case . Its helped me move forward from the past and provided a platform to look forward. My thanks goes to all the team at...
From the moment I spoke to David Miers at Setfords, I felt a sense of relief. The team who I dealt with, which also included, Simon Anderson, Connor Walker, Harry Sexton, are very professional and...
My case was relating to a personal injury claim. My solicitor was David Miers and was backed up by Connor walker, from the outset I had a professional service from both. I had frequent calls and e...
David Miers (ably assisted by Connor Walker and Jessica Price) made this hideous process about as straightforward as can be, and I'm extremely grateful to them. I had hesitations about pursuing a...
David and Sherri have been amazing every step of the way on a long three year case.My case was dealt with the sensitivity I needed, due to the effect the case has had on my mental health. David...
Amazing and totally professional service provided by Setfords. David Myers and Sherri Clayton were immense as they navigated me through a very tricky and complex complaint against a large public...
Having just successfully concluded my long running personal injury case, I have nothing but praise for David Miers and Jessica Price. Without their support, patience, guidance and absolute belief in...
I contacted Setfords Solecitor to have some advices after and incident on the job, and I decided to proceed with case. David Miller and Jessica Price had been very supportive and did an amazing and...
Very professional and spot on service. Made me feel valued and supported me through a difficult time. So happy they helped me get winning results. David and Jessica absolutely amazing.
I had the misfortune of seeking legal advice after being bullied at work and the subsequent stress and anxiety that led me to being unable to work for 14 months. I still felt aggrieved with the lack...
I used Setfords Solicitors to sue my previous employer and thier contractor for a verbal abuse ,death threats and much more. The team where outstanding and we won the case. I would like to say a...
From start to finish David and Jessica were so impressive. My case was passed to and from other solicitors, as soon as it was handed to them they cracked on. Time was not on our side; they have...
I approached Setfords after contacting numerous solicitors who did not instill confidence I instructed Setfords to act on my behalf as it became clear they were efficient professional and very...
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