Tag Archives: IME

Insane, innocent, or merely dishonest?

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Martin H. Williams, Ph.D.

I have now worked on my third court ordered criminal evaluation in which I could not decide whether the defendant was mentally ill, simply dishonest or wrongly accused. A variety of psychological conditions could cause a criminal defendant to incorrectly … Continue reading →

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Is PTSD the New Whiplash?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Martin H. Williams, Ph.D.

Years ago, the claim of “whiplash” was identified as an often bogus addition to a personal injury claim resulting from an auto accident. Whiplash was a neck injury, presumably caused by head movement at the moment of impact. In the … Continue reading →

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