AAFP: Psychological Evaluation of Causation and Damages in Personal Injury Cases
Presented by William E. Foote, PhD, ABPP
This self-paced training program on AAFP - Psychological Evaluation of Causation and Damages in Personal Injury Cases is presented by William E. Foote, PhD, ABPP
This training program focuses on how forensic psychologists can approach evaluations in personal injury cases. Beginning with an introduction to tort law, the presenter introduces the Five Stage Model for assessment through a case study. The role of PTSD in many tort cases are explored, as are issues related to assessment.
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Describe the elements of a Tort
Describe the Five Stage Evaluation Model
Describe the conditions which could serve as vulnerabilities to psychological injuries
Describe how PTSD symptom structure can inform determination of causation
Describe at least two methods for determining malingering in personal injury cases
William E. Foote, PhD
Review Before Proceeding
Lesson 1 Video
Palsgraf v Long Island R. Co.
Molien v Kaiser
Dillon v. Legg
Axis i and Axis ii Comorbidity
Clinical Interview Outline
Disability Graphic
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 2 Video
Flow Chart for Determining Damages in Phase V
Foote Personal Injury Report
Katy Schmidt Report
Forensic evaluation in Personal Injury and Civil Rights Cases
Reference List
Lesson Quiz
Course Evaluation
Custom training options for groups of 5 to 500+