Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), can affect every part of a person’s life. Receiving clear advice and support will make all the difference to an understandably overwhelming psychological injury.
A psychological injury is not always visible, but their effects can be profound. Living with PTSD can feel isolating. You may be struggling with symptoms that other people cannot see, while also trying to manage work, family responsibilities and the practical consequences of what happened.
At Brian Barr Solicitors, we understand that PTSD is a serious medical condition. Our specialist solicitors support people who have experienced distressing events that have gone on to cause long-term psychological harm.
We take the time to understand what happened and how it has affected your life. We can also help arrange appropriate medical evidence so that your symptoms, treatment needs and prognosis are properly considered.
If your PTSD or psychological injury developed because of an incident caused by someone else, you may be able to claim compensation. Contact our team for a free, no-obligation discussion about your circumstances and the options available to you.
A psychological injury is not always visible, but their effects can be profound. Living with PTSD can feel isolating. You may be struggling with symptoms that other people cannot see, while also trying to manage work, family responsibilities and the practical consequences of what happened.
At Brian Barr Solicitors, we understand that PTSD is a serious medical condition. Our specialist solicitors support people who have experienced distressing events that have gone on to cause long-term psychological harm.
We take the time to understand what happened and how it has affected your life. We can also help arrange appropriate medical evidence so that your symptoms, treatment needs and prognosis are properly considered.
If your PTSD or psychological injury developed because of an incident caused by someone else, you may be able to claim compensation. Contact our team for a free, no-obligation discussion about your circumstances and the options available to you.
You may be able to make a PTSD compensation claim if you developed the condition after an incident caused by another person, business or organisation.
To bring a successful personal injury claim, it will usually be necessary to show that the other party owed you a duty of care, failed to take reasonable care and caused or contributed to your psychological injury.
This may apply where PTSD develops following:
You do not necessarily need to have experienced a physical injury. It may be possible to claim where you witnessed a traumatic event or were placed in a situation involving an overwhelming sense of danger, fear or helplessness.
Medical evidence will usually be needed to confirm your diagnosis and consider whether the traumatic event caused or contributed to your condition. Our solicitors can help arrange evidence from appropriately qualified medical experts and ensure that the wider impact of your symptoms is properly documented.
You do not need to work out whether you definitely have a claim before speaking to us. We can listen to what happened, review the circumstances and give you clear advice about your options.
You may be able to make a PTSD compensation claim if you developed the condition after an incident caused by another person, business or organisation.
To bring a successful personal injury claim, it will usually be necessary to show that the other party owed you a duty of care, failed to take reasonable care and caused or contributed to your psychological injury.
This may apply where PTSD develops following:
You do not necessarily need to have experienced a physical injury. It may be possible to claim where you witnessed a traumatic event or were placed in a situation involving an overwhelming sense of danger, fear or helplessness.
Medical evidence will usually be needed to confirm your diagnosis and consider whether the traumatic event caused or contributed to your condition. Our solicitors can help arrange evidence from appropriately qualified medical experts and ensure that the wider impact of your symptoms is properly documented.
You do not need to work out whether you definitely have a claim before speaking to us. We can listen to what happened, review the circumstances and give you clear advice about your options.
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Personal Injury Solicitor & Director, Brian Barr
Personal Injury Solicitor & Director, Brian Barr.
Director, Brian Barr
Our approach is personal and supportive. We know that discussing a traumatic event can be distressing, and we will never expect you to repeat unnecessary details or move through the process at a pace that feels uncomfortable. You will receive clear explanations, regular communication and practical guidance throughout your claim.
At Brian Barr Solicitors we have extensive experience in serious injury, chronic pain and psychological injury claims. We understand how insurers may approach PTSD cases and the importance of obtaining detailed medical evidence that considers the whole person, rather than focusing only on a diagnosis.
Brian Barr Solicitors was recognised as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 2026 and is ranked in the Chambers UK 2026 directory. These independent recognitions reflect our experience in complex personal injury work and our commitment to providing high-quality support.
Every PTSD claim is different. The value of your claim will depend on the severity of your symptoms, your medical prognosis and the effect the condition has had on your life.
Our role is to build a clear picture of what you have experienced and what you may need in the future. This may involve obtaining medical records, arranging independent psychiatric or psychological assessments and gathering evidence of your financial losses.
Compensation is generally divided into two parts.
General damages compensate you for the psychological injury itself, including the pain, distress and the impact on your quality of life.
Special damages cover financial losses and expenses caused by the injury. Depending on your circumstances, these may include the cost of treatment and therapy, lost earnings, future loss of income, and the value of care provided by professionals, friends or family members.
A claim may also take account of future treatment needs. For example, you may require trauma-focused therapy, medication, counselling or practical support to help you return to work or regain confidence in situations connected to the original event.
We will work with you to identify the full impact of your PTSD, rather than focusing only on its immediate effects. This helps ensure that any settlement is based on your individual circumstances and future needs.
We understand that the cost of legal advice may be a concern, particularly if PTSD has already affected your ability to work or caused other financial pressure. You do not have to deal with the legal side of your situation alone.
In many cases, Brian Barr Solicitors can act under a No Win No Fee agreement, meaning you will not pay our legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful, subject to the terms of the agreement.
Brian Barr Solicitors supports people across England and Wales with complex psychological injury claims. Our team has access to a network of medical experts who can assess your condition, consider your treatment needs and provide evidence about how PTSD may affect you in the future.
People sometimes come to us because they feel that their psychological injury has not been fully understood or that their case is being treated as a secondary part of a physical injury claim. Moving solicitors does not usually mean starting again, and we can explain how a transfer would work.
Contact us for a free, no-obligation discussion. We will listen carefully, answer your questions and help you decide what feels right for you.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a recognised psychological condition that may develop after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event.
It can affect anyone. Although PTSD is often associated with military service, it can also develop after a road traffic accident, assault, abuse, workplace incident, medical emergency, traumatic childbirth or another deeply distressing experience.
It is common to experience anxiety, disturbed sleep or heightened emotions after a traumatic event. For many people, these feelings gradually ease. Where symptoms continue, become more severe or begin to affect everyday life, the person may be experiencing PTSD.
PTSD can affect people in different ways. Symptoms may be emotional, psychological or physical and can vary in severity over time.
Some people experience flashbacks, nightmares or a feeling that the event is happening again. Others may feel constantly alert, anxious or unsafe. Reminders of the event can trigger panic, distress or physical reactions.
PTSD may also lead to difficulty sleeping, poor concentration, irritability, guilt, emotional numbness or a desire to avoid certain places, people or situations.
Physical symptoms can include exhaustion, nausea, headaches and recurring pain. These difficulties may affect a person’s ability to work, travel, maintain relationships or take part in activities they previously enjoyed.
The term PTSD is often associated with war veterans, however post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition caused by a traumatic experience and can affect anyone who has been exposed to trauma. It is often caused by incidents that were not your fault, such as:
Even if you have not been physically harmed, if you felt an overwhelming sense of danger, helplessness, and lack of control, you could later experience PTSD from the experience.It is estimated that around 1 in 3 people who experience something traumatic will develop PTSD – sometimes months or years after the incident. If you find yourself suffering from PTSD following an accident that was not your fault, you should seek legal advice.
Any situation that a person finds traumatic can cause post-traumatic stress disorder and therefore any treatment depends on the severity of symptoms and how soon they occur after the traumatic event.
Whether it is flashbacks, nightmares, feeling very anxious or difficulty sleeping, PTSD can be successfully treated, even when it develops many years after a traumatic event. The main treatments for PTSD include:
Some people with PTSD have found other treatments helpful in managing their condition, such as group therapy, arts therapies, or dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT).
Most treatment can be accessed via your GP and other NHS psychological services. In addition, there are numerous specialist organisations, trauma services and local charities that offer therapy. Some people choose to find a private therapist to help them with their PTSD and personal injury compensation can often help to fund this.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can, unfortunately, affect many different groups. PTSD can happen following any violent, traumatic, or extremely stressful event, whether this is a one-time accident or ongoing source of psychological trauma.
PTSD can affect groups such as:
This is far from an exhaustive list, as any victims or witnesses of a traumatic event may develop PTSD – occasionally, some time after the event. If you believe you have developed PTSD symptoms because of an accident or event caused by the negligence of someone who reasonably owed you a duty of care, contact our specialist PTSD Solicitors today.
You may be able to claim PTSD compensation if you developed PTSD after a traumatic incident caused by someone else’s negligence. This may include a road traffic accident, accident at work, medical negligence, assault, abuse, or witnessing a serious incident.
You will usually need medical evidence confirming your PTSD and proof that the incident caused or contributed to your condition. You do not always need to have suffered a physical injury to bring a claim. Children and vulnerable adults may also be able to claim through a litigation friend.
PTSD symptoms can appear immediately after a traumatic event, but for many people they develop weeks or months later. At Brian Barr Solicitors, we regularly support clients who did not initially realise they were suffering from PTSD until symptoms such as flashbacks, anxiety, nightmares or panic attacks began affecting their daily life.
Even if symptoms appear later, you may still be able to make a PTSD compensation claim if the condition is linked to the original traumatic incident.
Moving to Brian Barr Solicitors is easy and hassle free. Are your current solicitors a specialist firm of expert psychological injury solicitors? If you’re unsure about this, your case may suffer and be undervalued.
Transferring your case from your current solicitor to Brian Barr Solicitors is easy and hassle-free. You are under no obligation to stay with your current solicitor and are entitled to switch your solicitors for whatever reason you wish whether you are unhappy with their service or feel that you are not going to get the compensation that you deserve.
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