
Defense attorney guide to preparing for psychological IMEs in employment law cases.
The IME Is Not Just an Appointment, It Is a Strategic Event A psychological IME in employment litigation is more than an evaluation. It

The IME Is Not Just an Appointment, It Is a Strategic Event A psychological IME in employment litigation is more than an evaluation. It
Not All Emotional Distress Is Workplace-Caused In employment litigation, plaintiffs often present emotional distress as a singular consequence of workplace conduct. However, psychological symptoms

Two Evaluations. Two Legal Purposes. One Strategic Misunderstanding. In employment litigation and workplace risk management, defense counsel often encounter two types of psychological evaluations:

In employment litigation, emotional distress allegations may include: Severe anxiety Panic attacks PTSD Cognitive impairment Insomnia Major depressive disorder While many claims reflect genuine

Understanding Psychological Causation in Workplace Claims In employment litigation, the largest financial exposure frequently arises from emotional distress. Unlike wage claims, emotional damages are

Psychological IMEs in California Employment Litigation In employment litigation, emotional distress claims frequently drive the largest component of damages. Wage claims are calculable. Attorney’s