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We have many years of experience in helping people with Functional Neurological Disorder compensation claims. And that experience means that we understand the impact that Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can have on you and your family.
Below, you will find further information on the condition, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and how to make a Functional Neurological Disorder compensation claim.
Contents
- Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) solicitors
- What is a Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)?
- Symptoms of a FND
- What causes a FND?
- How are FNDs diagnosed?
- FND Treatment
- FND Support Group
- Functional Neurological Disorder compensation
- How will my claim be funded?
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) solicitors
Most of our clients begin their claims with other, non-specialist law firms, before becoming dissatisfied and transferring their claims to us. If you need a specialist FND solicitor to represent you in your Functional Neurological Disorder compensation claim, call us today on 01225 462871 to see how we can help.
We guarantee:
- The call is free.
- You will speak directly to one of our highly specialist solicitors.
- We will not hurry you – we want to fully understand your circumstances and your claim.
- You will not be put under any pressure to instruct us. We want you to be entirely happy and comfortable with us before you decide to proceed.
- Should you decide to instruct us, you will not need to have any more contact with your current solicitor. We will handle that for you.
In most cases, we can act on a No Win/No Fee basis or under the terms of your legal expenses insurance policy. Find out more about legal costs. |
What is a Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)?
A diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) describes when somebody is suffering functional problems (symptoms) which appear neurological in origin, but where there is no identifiable structural damage to their brain and nervous system. Rather, the problem is with how the brain and body send, receive and interpret signals. To use a computer analogy, it’s a software problem rather than a hardware problem.
“I was pretty much housebound but everyone thought I was a total fraud. I was so lucky that I then found Bruce Dyer who took over my claim. Bruce is so understanding and knew exactly how to get everything back on track again. I’m so grateful.” FG, February 2019 (£310,000 recovered for a FND)
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Functional neurological disorder symptoms
It’s impossible to describe ‘typical’ Functional Neurological Disorder symptoms. People suffering FNDs experience a wide range and often terrible combination of symptoms. Common ones include chronic pain, headaches, gait and balance problems, bowel and bladder problems, cognitive issues, sensory changes and changes in vision and speech.
What causes an FND?
The cause of FNDs is unknown. Sufferers often believe that as there is no identifiable structural problem, their condition is ‘all in their mind’. That is wrong. As they know only too well, their symptoms are very real.
Until relatively recently, psychiatrists would often refer to people with functional symptoms as suffering from a ‘conversion disorder’. This is because it was thought they were ‘converting’ stress into physical symptoms. The problem with this theory is that not everybody suffering such symptoms is also suffering significant psychological problems. Many people simply suffer an accident or illness and then develop functional symptoms afterwards.
“Andrew Atkinson was superb from day one. I can’t praise him enough.” YT, October 2018 (£280,000 recovered for a FND)
How are FNDs diagnosed?
The diagnosis of an FND often takes a long time. Typically, a neurologist and psychiatrist work together to rule out any underlying structural and/or psychological problem. However, it’s wrong to say that an FND is simply a diagnosis of exclusion, ie if everything else has been ruled out, that’s what it must be.
Common tests include:
- A full health assessment and physical examination;
- A full psychological assessment;
- Imaging such as MRI scans and x-rays;
- EEG scans.
Functional neurological disorder treatment
Symptoms can sometimes improve or resolve without treatment. However, most commonly, specialists recommend a combination of treatments and therapies. These often include:
- Physical therapy, such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy;
- Psychological therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT);
- Medication, often including pain and antidepressants medication (although the latter often help target a number of different symptoms, not just psychological ones);
- Lifestyle changes to reduce stress and anxiety, such as mindfulness, yoga and meditation.
“Not only are you a fantastic lawyer, you’re a genuinely decent human being. Thank you for fighting so hard for me.” ED, January 2019 (£300,000 recovered for a FND)
FND Support Group
FND Hope is a registered charity whose stated mission is to promote awareness of FND, support affected individuals and advance research for the prevention, treatment and recovery of the condition.
Functional Neurological Disorder compensation
We are leading solicitors for Functional Neurological Disorder compensation claims, and regularly achieve awards well into six figures. Those results are only possible as a result of our unrivalled knowledge and understanding of FND and how to accumulate and build the evidence required for a successful claim.
As Functional Neurological Disorder solicitors, we understand just how debilitating your condition is. We also understand the fundamental importance of protecting your and your family’s future financial security.
It’s a sad fact that most law firms have little, if any, experience of pursuing claims involving FND. In fact, the vast majority of our clients begin their compensation claims with other law firms. However, they quickly become disillusioned with their lack of knowledge and often appalling levels of service. As one client told us, “BLB represented me, unlike my last solicitor who tried to process me through a sausage machine.”
BLB partner and FND solicitor, Bruce Dyer, said “that’s not an uncommon reaction. Initially, with all new clients, our focus is treatment. We need to help them to achieve the best improvement possible so that our medical experts can more accurately predict the level of any future limitations. Armed with that information we can then begin the process of putting a valuation on the claim to take into account their future needs and financial losses.”
How will my claim be funded?
Most of our clients instruct us on a no win/no fee basis, although you may already have in place legal expenses insurance to fund your claim. Find out more about legal costs.