Notes from our chambers on instructing psychiatric, psychological and paediatric experts — covering Single Joint Expert reports, vicarious liability, capacity, limitation, and admissibility under CPR Part 35 and FPR Part 25.
Photo by KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA via Pexels Compensation for Childhood Trauma: Civil Routes and Medical Evidence in UK Claims Childhood trauma, whether arising from physical, sexual, psychological abuse or neglect, can have profound and enduring effects on an individual’s mental and physical health. In the UK, survivors seeking compensation may pursue claims through civil litigation, the…
Photo by Mikhail Nilov via Pexels Institutional Abuse Compensation: Care Homes, Schools, Religious and Sports Institutions Institutional abuse compensation claims present unique medico-legal challenges, requiring specialist expertise to navigate the intersection of clinical trauma frameworks, civil litigation principles and public authority accountability. For solicitors acting in these cases, whether for claimants, defendants or public bodies,…
Photo by www.kaboompics.com via Pexels How to Check Your CICA Claim Progress: A Step-by-Step Guide for Solicitors For solicitors managing abuse injury claims, monitoring Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) application progress is essential. The process may be prolonged, particularly in cases involving complex trauma, historic abuse allegations or multi-disciplinary assessments. This guide outlines a structured…
Photo by Vitaly Gariev via Pexels Historic Sexual Abuse Compensation: Limitation Act Challenges and Psychiatric Evidence In civil claims arising from historic sexual abuse, the interplay between limitation periods, psychiatric evidence, and trauma-informed legal practice presents complex medico-legal challenges. Solicitors must navigate the Limitation Act 1980, particularly Section 33, while ensuring clinical assessments reflect contemporary…
Photo by www.kaboompics.com via Pexels Modern Slavery Compensation: Routes to Redress for Trafficking Survivors Modern slavery, encompassing human trafficking, forced labour, and domestic servitude, represents one of the most severe forms of interpersonal trauma encountered in medico-legal practice. Survivors frequently present with complex psychological sequelae, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD (CPTSD) under ICD-11,…
Photo by Sora Shimazaki via Pexels CICA Compensation Amounts: The 2026 Tariff Walkthrough The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Scheme is a critical resource for individuals in the UK who have suffered injuries as a direct result of violent crime, including physical, sexual, or psychological abuse. The upcoming 2026 Scheme, replacing the 2012 version, introduces…
Photo by RDNE Stock project via Pexels CICA Claim Calculator: How Tariff Amounts Are Determined for Mental Injuries Individuals who have suffered harm due to violent crime in Great Britain may seek redress through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). Unlike civil claims based on negligence, the CICA Scheme operates on a tariff-based system, where…
Photo by Mikhail Nilov via Pexels Historic Abuse Compensation Claims: A 2026 Guide to Civil Litigation and Limitation Historic abuse compensation claims present profound medico-legal challenges in UK civil litigation, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), and group litigation. These cases involve complex legal considerations, sensitive personal histories, and often significant delays in disclosure, requiring…
Photo by www.kaboompics.com via Pexels Domestic Abuse Compensation: A Complete UK Guide for Survivors and Solicitors Domestic abuse represents a profound violation of safety and autonomy, causing extensive and often enduring harm. In the UK, survivors increasingly seek redress through civil claims or the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), bringing the medico-legal assessment of such…
Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels Sexual Abuse Compensation Claims in the UK: Legal Pathways and Expert Evidence Sexual abuse compensation claims in the UK provide essential routes to justice and financial redress for claimants. These medico-legal cases require specialised understanding of both legal frameworks and the psychological impact of trauma. For solicitors, CICA practitioners,…