PSCHYIATRIC HARM Flashcards
1
Q
APPROACH
A
Law takes a restrictive approach to avoid the floodgates of litigation and reduce fraud.
2
Q
- WAS THERE PSYCHIATRIC HARM?
A
Recognised psychiatric illness rather than just mere emotion.
[REILLY V MERSEYSIDE]
3
Q
- WAS THIS CAUSED BY D’S NEGLIGENCE?
A
Did their negligent act contribute the harm of c.
[SAYERS V HARLOW]
4
Q
3.IDENTIFY THE VICTIM
A
PRIMARY OR SECONDARY
5
Q
PRIMARY
A
-Was directly involved in accident.
- Was a rescuer.
- Near miss zone off danger
6
Q
SECONDARY
A
Not physically injured but witness the event or the aftermath.
Must fulfil [ALCOCKS] criteria
7
Q
ALCOCK CRITERIA
A
-Close ties of love and affection
-Proximity, time and space of incident.
-Must see with their own unaided sense ( in person not the media)
-Caused by sudden shock
[SION V HAMPSTEAD]
