Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety related disorder that can affect both your mental and physical well-being. It is caused by experiencing a traumatic event which you find it difficult to come to terms with or recover from.

If you have suffered, or are currently suffering from post-traumatic stress, you might be able to make a free claim for PTSD compensation. Holmes & Hills Solicitors’ team of personal injury specialists offer free legal advice and representation from start to finish for those suffering from PTSD.

What events can lead to you suffering from post-traumatic stress?

Over 30% of people who experience a traumatic event suffer from some form of PTSD. Examples of events and experiences which commonly lead to people suffering post-traumatic stress include:

• Being involved in a road accident
• Seeing active military combat
• Being the victim of crime (e.g. muggings, assault, robbery, being held against your will, etc.)
• Experiencing a natural disaster

What are common symptoms of PTSD?

As like other anxiety disorders, PTSD can cause you to suffer a wide range of both physical and mental symptoms. Importantly, these symptoms may not materialise until some months or, in some cases, even years after the event. However, they can last for many years after the original event took place and often have a significant impact on the life of the person suffering from PTSD.

Common symptoms of PTSD include:

• Suffering anxiety attacks
• Reliving the event, possibly during nightmares, night terrors and flashbacks
• Being unable to sleep (insomnia)
• Being irritable towards others
• Having feelings of isolation or even guilt

Can you make a PTSD compensation claim?

Anyone who has experienced a traumatic event, whether recently or in the past, may be able to make a no-win, no-fee claim for post-traumatic stress compensation with Holmes & Hills Solicitors.

What to do if you think you are suffering from PTSD:

If you believe you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress, call Holmes & Hills’ specialist solicitors for free advice. One of our expert team will talk through your case with you and advise you on:

• Whether you could potentially make a post-traumatic stress compensation claim.
• Whether your symptoms could be linked to PTSD.
• Who is the best person to approach if you require medical attention.
• How to go about making a no-win, no-fee PTSD claim.

Call 01376 529298 to speak to a specialist solicitor about claiming compensation for PTSD.

For information on military ptsd compensation claims, click here.