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Recovering for Psychological Injuries

William A. Barton
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Recovering for Psychological Injuries is one of the bestselling trial strategy books ever written. While the book was originally known for its use in psychological injury cases, readers soon learned it had a much broader appeal for its wise advice on case preparation, dealing with experts, researching insurance issues, jury selection, and a wide range of other issues. Rules of the Road author Rick Friedman has called the book "a true masterpiece."

Recovering for Psychological Injuries, Third Edition, updates and broadens the scope of the book for a new generation of lawyers. Drawing upon his experience in over five hundred jury trials, Barton instructs you on how to handle all the aspects of a case. In addition, Barton has several new sections with detailed advice on litigating cases, illustrated by cases he has handled in the twenty years since the last edition. The new book reflects Barton's wisdom gained from handling difficult factual cases, and broadens its application to a wide variety of litigation.

Recovering for Psychological Injuries is full of the strategies and techniques you need in today's legal field to win, even in your most challenging cases.

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William A. Barton

Trial Lawyer

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Hardcover: 804 pages; 3rd edition (2010); ISBN: 978-1934833025

Publisher: Trial Guides, LLC; AAJ

Table of Contents
  1. Preface
  2. Introduction
  3. Part I: Deciding to Take the Case
  4. Quantitative v. Qualitative
  5. Eleven Commandments, Cautions, and Questions
  6. DSM-IV-TR
  7. Lawyers and Experts
  8. Staffing for Psychological Injury Cases
  9. Liability for Psychic Trauma
  10. Preexisting Emotional Conditions
  11. Is This a Feasible, Triable Case?
  12. Securing Insurance Coverage
  13. Defense by Intimidation
  14. Defensive Lawyering
  15. Part II: Working on the Case
  16. Where to Try the Case
  17. Discovery Questions for Experts
  18. Mediation and Negotiation
  19. Suggestions to Experts Preparing to Testify
  20. A Process for Jury Selection
  21. Opening Statement
  22. The Case in Chief
  23. The Treating Physician as Witness
  24. Cross-Examination: Preparing for Defense Experts
  25. Catastrophic Injuries and Loss of Consortium
  26. Suggested Instructions with Comments
  27. Closing Arguments
  28. Part III: Special Cases
  29. Common Rules of Evidence in Sexual Exploitation Cases
  30. Part IV: The Sexually Abused Child
  31. Sexual Abuse Cases: The Oregon Experience
  32. Trends in Sexual Abuse Litigation
  33. Jack Doe 4 v. Boy Scouts of America
  34. The Sexual Abuse Cases Against the Vatican
  35. Civil Recovery for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse
  36. Liability Analysis of Institutional Defendants
  37. Establishing the Effects of Sexual Abuse on Children
  38. Practice Tips for Child Sexual Abuse Cases
  39. Closing Argument in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
  40. Part V: The Therapist as Defendant
  41. Sexual Abuse of Patients by Therapists
  42. Discovery Questions in Cases Against Therapists
  43. Closing Argument in Sexually Abused Patient Cases
  44. Appendices
    1. Direct Testimony of Plaintiff’s Expert A
    2. Direct Testimony of Plaintiff’s Expert B
    3. Psychological Concepts
  45. Conclusion
  46. Glossary

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What Legal Leaders Are Saying

Bill Barton has been a leader in handling psychological injuries for decades. He put his knowledge and techniques into the superb best seller Recovering for Psychological Injuries, and now he brings us the third edition. While it is said you cannot improve on perfection, he has done it! Do yourself a favor—read this book cover to cover. Your clients will thank you.

— Gary M. Paul, president of the American Association for Justice (2011)

The first edition of Recovering for Psychological Injuries was the first advocacy book I read that significantly improved my performance as a trial lawyer. The third edition is better yet. Bill Barton is one of the most thoughtful, creative trial lawyers in America. He is also a gifted teacher and writer. The title is narrower than the subject matter; there are helpful, even brilliant ideas to help the plaintiff’s lawyer with any type of case. It is impossible to read this book without becoming a better lawyer and a better person.

— Rick Friedman, author of Rules of the Road, Polarizing the Case, and Becoming a Trial Lawyer

The vast majority of our cases have psychological injuries which juries often undervalue. That is our fault—no one else’s. Bill’s work here is a critical ‘how to’ and every serious plaintiff’s attorney in the country should read it. He helps us understand not only our clients but ourselves. This is a critical read which will take your practice to a new level.

— Mark R. Bocci, member of the Inner Circle of Advocates and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers

This book isn’t just thorough, it’s absolutely exhaustive. A psychological injury treatise and practical guide all rolled up into one fabulous resource!

— Karen Koehler, past president of the Washington State Association for Justice, and author of Litigating Minor Impact Soft Tissue Cases

This book addresses how to overcome the universal struggle—persuading jurors to advocate for enhanced pain and suffering damages. It’s jam-packed with specific substantive strategy recommendations. Put this book on your list of important reads.

— Shelley Spiecker, Ph.D., Senior Litigation Consultant, Persuasion Strategies

Learn how to make the invisible psychological injuries that haunt your clients visible to the jury. Barton provides invaluable advice about how you can support these fragile clients through the legal process while you await settlement or trial. The new Bible for lawyers and psychological professionals involved in legal cases.

— Randi McGinn, member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, past president of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association

Bill Barton’s book is filled with practical, punchy wisdom. He sugarcoats nothing. He passionately believes in telling the truth; his advice hews to that principle. He has useful suggestions for trial lawyers and witnesses alike. Bill Barton is a PhD in trial preparation and trial.

— Edwin J. Peterson, Willamette University College of Law

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"This book implicates each and every one of my cases. I mean, what is 'pain and suffering' after all? Mr. Barton's book however, as Rick Friedman observes, extends far beyond its title and personifies the author's earnest belief in humanity, deep intelligence and vast experience. This text is as valuable to me as Damages and Rules of the Road; it provides both easy to follow, step by step guidance and an academic approach to our work. Best of all, it imparts a passion for helping others and fuels my crusade."

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Recovering for Psychological Injuries is one of the bestselling trial strategy books ever written. While the book was originally known for its use in psychological injury cases, readers soon learned it had a much broader appeal for its wise advice on case preparation, dealing with experts, researching insurance issues, jury selection, and a wide range of other issues. Rules of the Road author Rick Friedman has called the book "a true masterpiece."

Recovering for Psychological Injuries, Third Edition, updates and broadens the scope of the book for a new generation of lawyers. Drawing upon his experience in over five hundred jury trials, Barton instructs you on how to handle all the aspects of a case. In addition, Barton has several new sections with detailed advice on litigating cases, illustrated by cases he has handled in the twenty years since the last edition. The new book reflects Barton's wisdom gained from handling difficult factual cases, and broadens its application to a wide variety of litigation.

Recovering for Psychological Injuries is full of the strategies and techniques you need in today's legal field to win, even in your most challenging cases.

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