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


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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
      • Chris Dreyer: Website, Instagram
      • Newsletters: The Dreyer Sheet 
      • Books: Personal Injury Lawyer Marketing: From Good to GOAT; Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize
      • Work with Rankings: Connect

      • 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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