Tag Archives: Psychological Damages

Psychological Testimony and Daubert: Pro-Science and Pro-Corporations

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Martin H. Williams, Ph.D.

During the mid-1980s, I treated a patient in her first trimester of pregnancy who was suffering from severe morning sickness. At the time, I was working at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Clara, California. Although I saw no … 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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The Borderline Plaintiff

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Martin H. Williams, Ph.D.

The Borderline Plaintiff is a problem for attorneys who may lack the clinical skills to recognize that some of their clients have serious, but often undetectable, emotional issues.  Psychologists often take many years learning to deal with individuals with Borderline … Continue reading →

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