Assessing Emotional Damages in Multi-Plaintiff Litigation

This CLE program explores the forensic psychiatric and psychological evaluation process in multi-plaintiff litigation, providing legal professionals with key strategies for assessing emotional damages. Experts from Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P. will discuss the complexities of evaluating multiple plaintiffs, the advantages of a structured team-based approach, and best practices for managing forensic assessments efficiently and defensibly. This program is ideal for attorneys, legal professionals, and case managers handling personal injury, sexual abuse, employment discrimination, and mass tort emotional distress claims.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the unique challenges of assessing emotional damages in cases with multiple plaintiffs
2. Implement a team-based approach to forensic evaluations for consistency and efficiency
3. Apply effective workflow and communication strategies among legal and expert teams
4. Evaluate structured processes and risk management techniques for defensible expert opinions
5. Compare the benefits of using a cohesive forensic team versus independent experts