Photo by RDNE Stock project via Pexels Distinguishing ICD-11 Complex PTSD from PTSD in Historic Abuse Quantum Reports For solicitors, barristers, and CICA specialist practitioners navigating historic abuse claims, the nuanced assessment of psychological injury is central to determining quantum. The introduction of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) as a distinct diagnostic entity in the…
Photo by Mikhail Nilov via Pexels CICA Claims: The Complete 2026 Guide to Criminal Injuries Compensation Navigating the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme can be complex for legal practitioners representing survivors of violent crime. This guide provides an up-to-date overview of the CICA scheme in 2026, emphasising the critical role of expert witness input…
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels Vicarious Liability After Various Claimants v Barclays: Key Requirements for Institutional Abuse Reports The legal framework governing institutional abuse claims has evolved significantly through recent Supreme Court rulings, particularly concerning vicarious liability. The decision in Various Claimants v Barclays Bank Plc [2020] UKSC 53 has refined the application of…
Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels Distinguishing ICD-11 Complex PTSD from PTSD in Historic Abuse Quantum Reports For solicitors, barristers, and CICA specialist practitioners acting in historic abuse claims, the nuanced assessment of psychological injury is paramount. Since its official implementation in January 2022, the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11), has introduced a…
Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels Distinguishing ICD-11 Complex PTSD from PTSD in Historic Abuse Quantum Reports In historic abuse claims, the distinction between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (CPTSD) under the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11) carries significant implications for quantum assessment, care needs, and long-term prognosis. For solicitors, barristers,…
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels Common pitfalls when preparing Single Joint Expert reports on complex PTSD for school‑based abuse claims In abuse injury litigation, the quality of a Single Joint Expert (SJE) report can be decisive. When the alleged abuse took place in a school setting and the claimant presents with complex PTSD, the…
Common Mistakes When Instructing Psychiatric Experts for Historic Institutional Abuse Claims Involving Delayed Disclosure In abuse injury medico-legal practice, the way a psychiatric expert is instructed can shape the outcome of a claim. Historic institutional abuse claims that involve delayed disclosure present particular challenges: the evidence often rests on memory, complex trauma presentations and statutory…
Photo by RDNE Stock project via Pexels Preparing a robust SJE brief for CICA sexual‑offence applications: pitfalls highlighted by recent clinical‑negligence discussions In abuse injury medico‑legal practice, the quality of the Single Joint Expert (SJE) brief often determines whether an expert witness can provide a report that survives rigorous cross‑examination and aligns with the expectations…
Photo by Charlss GonzHu via Pexels Avoiding Cost Pitfalls: How Abuse Injury Experts Can Navigate Third‑Party Costs Orders in Child Abuse Litigation In abuse injury litigation the intersection of clinical complexity and the strict cost regimes of the civil courts creates a delicate balance. Recent authority demonstrates how a third‑party costs order can be imposed…