Personal Injury Psychological Evaluations

Understanding the emotional impact of an accident or injury.

An accident or injury can affect much more than your physical health. You may notice changes in your mood, sleep, concentration, relationships, or ability to manage everyday activities.

We provide an objective psychological evaluation to understand these concerns in the context of your history and the event. We consider current symptoms, changes in functioning, and other relevant factors to clarify the nature and extent of the psychological impact.

When appropriate, we document the findings in a written report that addresses the specific referral questions.

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What Can a Personal Injury Evaluation Assess?

A psychological evaluation can help identify and document emotional, behavioral, and functional changes that may have developed or worsened following an accident, injury, or traumatic event.

Depending on the referral question, the evaluation may assess concerns such as:

  • Anxiety, fear, or excessive worry

  • Depression or changes in mood

  • Trauma-related symptoms

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Changes in concentration or memory

  • Emotional distress

  • Changes in relationships or social functioning

  • Difficulty returning to work or usual activities

  • Changes in daily functioning and quality of life

  • Psychological symptoms that were present before the incident versus those that developed or changed afterward

The evaluation considers the individual's history, current symptoms, functioning, and the circumstances surrounding the event to develop a comprehensive understanding of their psychological presentation.

What to Expect During the Evaluation

The evaluation is individualized based on the referral question and circumstances surrounding the injury or event.

Clinical Interview
A detailed interview is conducted to understand the circumstances of the incident, relevant personal and psychological history, current symptoms, treatment history, and changes in everyday functioning.

Psychological Testing
Standardized psychological measures may be used to assess emotional functioning, trauma-related symptoms, mood, anxiety, and other areas relevant to the referral question.

Review of Records
Relevant medical, psychological, legal, or other records may be reviewed when available and appropriate to provide additional context.

Comprehensive Written Report
Findings are integrated into a written report summarizing relevant history, assessment results, clinical impressions, and professional opinions related to the referral question.

An Objective & Comprehensive Evaluation

Personal injury psychological evaluations are conducted with an emphasis on objectivity, clinical accuracy, and careful consideration of the available information.

The evaluation considers the individual's psychological functioning before and after the event, relevant medical and mental health history, current symptoms, treatment history, and changes in daily functioning. Information from clinical interviews, psychological testing, and available records may be integrated to develop a comprehensive understanding of the individual's presentation.

The purpose of the evaluation is to provide an independent clinical assessment and address the specific psychological questions related to the referral.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Evaluations may be requested by an individual, attorney, or other appropriate referring professional. When an attorney is involved, coordination may occur with appropriate written authorization.

  • The length of the evaluation varies depending on the referral question, complexity of the case, testing needs, and records that require review.

  • Relevant medical, mental health, treatment, or other records may be helpful. Specific documentation needed for your evaluation can be discussed when scheduling.

  • Standardized psychological measures may be included when clinically appropriate and relevant to the referral question.

  • When a written report is part of the referral, findings may be summarized in a comprehensive report addressing relevant history, assessment results, clinical impressions, and the specific referral questions

  • Yes. With appropriate written authorization, communication with your attorney may occur when necessary regarding the referral and evaluation process.

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