Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Claims in Motor Vehicle Accident and Aviation Cases: Claims, Experts, and Damages
Recording of a 90-minute CLE video webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will provide guidance to attorneys for identifying the diagnostic criteria of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in car, truck, and even aviation accident victims and pursuing appropriate compensation. The panel will discuss best practices for proving and defending PTSD claims and assessing damages, including engaging experts to evaluate a PTSD diagnosis, causation issues and compensatory and non-compensatory damages.
Outline
- Identifying the signs and symptoms of PTSD in accident victims
- Proving and defending causation and assessing damages
- Using experts to prove or defend causation and damages
- Cross-examining PTSD expert witnesses
- Settlement negotiations
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What challenges do injury counsel face in proving or defending PTSD claims?
- What factors should counsel consider in determining the monetary value of a claim?
- What are best practices for working with experts to regarding causation and damages for claims?
- What are best practices for negotiating settlements related to PTSD claims?
Faculty
David J. Harrington
Partner
Condon & Forsyth
Mr. Harrington's practice is primarily focused on aviation and aerospace law, including accident investigation and... | Read More
Mr. Harrington's practice is primarily focused on aviation and aerospace law, including accident investigation and litigation.
CloseAlexander P. Kemp
Attorney
Michigan Auto Law
Mr. Kemp is an attorney in the firm’s litigation division. He has been with the firm for several years, beginning... | Read More
Mr. Kemp is an attorney in the firm’s litigation division. He has been with the firm for several years, beginning as a law clerk. While in law school, Mr. Kemp had the opportunity to first chair a felony jury trial at the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in Detroit. Prior to attending law school, he was a judicial intern for the Honorable Ronald Lowe in the 35th District Court.
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