Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology Services
A Psychological Professional Corporation
Emotional distress can be considered a form of personal injury. Personal injury refers to any harm or injury that a person suffers, and this can include not only physical injuries but also emotional or psychological injuries.
We specialize in conducting psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for insurance companies and attorneys in worker’s compensation and personal injury cases.
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A comprehensive psychological or neuropsychological evaluation will help identify how an injury or traumatic event impacted your client and help them with compensation and treatment.
Key Takeaways
Statutes of limitations
Personal injury: 2 years from the injury
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Understanding Emotional Distress in
Personal Injury Cases
The legal recognition of emotional distress acknowledges that the psychological impacts of an accident are just as critical as physical harm.
Proving Emotional Distress in Court and
the Role of Expert Testimony
Expert testimony can significantly strengthen the case for emotional distress damages by offering a nuanced understanding of the victim's psychological condition.
Types of personal injury cases
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There are many types of personal injury cases. In most cases, the injured person (the plaintiff) is suing a person, business, or both (a defendant) because the defendant accidentally or intentionally hurt the plaintiff and caused them an injury of some type. For example, car crashes, truck accidents, premises and product liability, medical malpractice, dog bites, slip and falls, or workplace injuries, are all common types of personal injury cases.
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