2/13/2014· Forensic Psychiatry
The Use of Forensic Psychiatry in Catastrophic Injury and Multi-Party Litigation
By: Dr. Mark Levy
Catastrophic accidents often lead to claims for severe emotional distress including allegations of post-traumatic stress disorder ("PTSD"). Similarly, allegations of acute neuropsychological disorders and fear of cancer can follow environmental releases and toxic exposures. So, too, with product liability claims and even claims from entire "classes" of individual employees. A single incident or condition may produce thousands of claims.