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Free Book: Psychological Evaluations in Litigation: A Practical Guide for Attorneys and Insurance Adjusters

    For over 30 years I’ve been doing psychological evaluations in litigation. In 2011 I published the second edition of Psychological Evaluations in Litigation: A Practical Guide for Attorneys and Insurance Adjusters. 

    At this link you’ll find a free copy of my book (https://drleckartwetc.com/wpcontent/uploads/2012/10/FINAL-051311.pdf). No viruses included so you can feel free to open it. Trust me, I’m a doctor! 

    Among the many things you can do with this book is determine if a psych report is flawed. Then when you make that discovery you can try to figure out how you can expose the doctor and their report on cross-examination. This is not an easy task unless you’re both an attorney and a shrink. It can be done and the book tells you how to do it. This is the one hundred thirty-eighth of a series of monthly newsletters aimed at providing information about predeposition/pre-trial consultations, psychological evaluations and treatment that may be of interest to attorneys and insurance adjusters working in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury. If you have not received some or all of our past newsletters, and would like copies, send us an email requesting the newsletter(s) that you would like forwarded to you. 

    However, you will probably find that the hard part is figuring out which questions to ask and what to do when the doctor blows smoke up your “you know what.” At that point you can commission me to write an ApricotTM. An ApricotTM is a written report that describes the major flaws that exist in a psych report using easy-to-understand terminology that provides information that an attorney needs to successfully cross-examine a psychiatrist, a psychologist or a neuropsychologist and/or draft a brief for the court. An ApricotTM also provides an extensive list of questions telling you exactly how to cross-examine the doctor to reveal those flaws and get the judge and/or jury on your side leading to victory for your client. 

    If you have any questions, give me a call, I’m always happy to help and there is no charge for talking

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