Psychiatric Claims in Workers Compensation and Civil Litigation (Personal Injury Library)
This unique book provides step-by-step guidance to evaluating psychiatric claims in workers compensation. It analyzes the definiti on of a mental disorder using the DSMIV-R, its application in the workers compensation arena, and causation in the legal concept. It then discusses disability evaluation, apportionment or successive disability issues, rehabilitation, stress, psychiatric treatment, testing, and expert testimony. It also shows you how to handle depositions, trial preparations, and trial tactics and strategies.
Psychiatric Claims in Workers - This unique book provides step-by-step guidance to evaluating psychiatric claims in workers compensation. It analyzes the definition of a mental disorder using the DSMIV-R, its application in the workers compensation arena, and causation in the legal concept. It then discusses disability evaluation, apportionment or successive disability issues, rehabilitation, stress, psychiatric treatment, testing, and expert testimony. It also shows you how to handle depositions, trial preparations, and trial tactics and strategies.