286. How Mental Health Claims Maximize PI Settlements: A Complete Guide

Personal Injury Mastermind

Dr. Jeremy Cassius, founder of the Mental Pain and Trauma Center, shares how incorporating mental health claims can significantly increase personal injury case values.

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In today’s episode of Personal Injury Mastermind, Dr. Cassius reveals strategies for developing stronger mental anguish claims and explains why psychological evaluations are essential in modern PI cases.

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We discuss:

• Why mental health claims are often overlooked in personal injury cases
• How psychological evaluations provide concrete evidence for mental anguish claims
• Understanding the impact of pre-existing conditions on mental health damages
• Strategies for incorporating mental health experts in pre-litigation
• How addressing psychological trauma can strengthen overall case value

Guest Details

Dr. Jeremy Cassius is a forensic psychologist and founder of the Mental Pain and Trauma Center, a nationwide organization operating in all 50 states. His organization specializes in providing psychological evaluations and treatment for personal injury clients while educating attorneys on maximizing mental anguish claims.

• Dr. Cassius: LinkedIn, Instagram, Website
• Mental Pain and Trauma Center: Website

Chris Dreyer and Rankings Details

Chris Dreyer is the CEO and founder of Rankings.io, the elite legal digital marketing agency.

• Rankings: Website, Instagram, Twitter
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• Newsletters: The Dreyer Sheet
• Books: Personal Injury Lawyer Marketing: From Good to GOAT; Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize
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Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

00:53 Meet Dr. Jeremy Cassius & Mental Pain and Trauma Center

01:47 Origins: From Immigration to Personal Injury Psychology

03:00 Evolution of Personal Injury Law: Beyond Physical Treatment

04:35 Real Case Study: Trauma Beyond Physical Injuries

10:33 Managing Pre-existing Mental Health Conditions

12:30 The Silver Lining: Making Mental Health Care Accessible

14:34 Conference Highlight: PIMCON Review

15:30 Episode Takeaways: The PIM Points

17:30 Closing and Resources

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