Disabled Abuse Compensation

The abuse of anyone whether physically or mentally is devastating enough for an individual, but the abuse of a disabled person is even worse. Their disability could be physical or mental but their disability means they are even more vulnerable at the hands of an abuser.
Sadly there are many disabled individuals that have suffered abuse by a doctor or other healthcare professional during treatment either at home or in hospital. The abuse can be mental, physical or sexual. Any kind of abuse can lead to a decline in the patient’s health and the recovery process can be a long one.

For those that are mentally disabled abuse can sometimes carry on for long periods as the victim cannot communicate or report what is happening. For those physically disabled the abuser usually uses his power as a healthcare professional to convince the victim that they would not be believed if they said anything. The relationship between the patient and the healthcare professional is based on trust and abuse is a betrayal of that trust.

The patient should have been treated with professional care and skill.
The hospital, social care or mental health trust responsible for the healthcare professional would be liable for the breach of duty of care of the abuser because an employer is responsible for the actions of its employees.

Here at Precision Claims we work with solicitors who are experts in this field. Abuse is a sensitive subject that needs to be dealt with by people who are both understanding but professional, and that act with your interests in mind. Whilst no amount of compensation can ever make the experience go away it can help in rebuilding the future and recovery for a victim.

Contact Precision Claims

Call one of our disabled abuse team today for more advice on 0844 704 1945 or complete the online enquiry form.