Secondary victim psychiatric injury claims in NSW CTP
Secondary victim psychiatric injury claims can arise where a person develops a recognised psychiatric condition after exposure to a traumatic motor accident event involving others. These claims need careful legal framing and medical evidence. General information only.
Key references on this page
1) Typical assessment focus
- Relationship and factual circumstances
- Perception/aftermath details
- Recognised psychiatric diagnosis
- Causation and functional impairment
2) Common dispute themes
- Eligibility pathway objections
- Causation and pre-existing condition arguments
- Severity and functional impact challenges
If a decision has issued, see internal review steps.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a secondary victim claim?
- A claim by a person not physically injured in the crash but who suffers recognised psychiatric injury in qualifying circumstances.
- Are these claims easy to prove?
- No. They are often complex and depend on strict legal tests plus strong psychiatric evidence.