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Have you been "Faking" your Injuries
Published on 03/05/08 02:27PM by Bruce A. BierhansWell...with the capable assistance of renowned psychologists and neuropsychologists, the insurance industry has come up with a new way to prove that you've been faking it all along!
As reported in the Wall Street Journal on March 5, the "Fake Bad Scale" is being used by neuropsychologists who often appear in court as expert witnesses in personal injury cases. Notwithstanding, other psychologists say the test brands truthtellers as liars...and even discriminates against women. Also, a noted retired psychologist from the University of Minnesota says, "This is great for insurance companies, but not great for people."
How about this: If you answer True to the question "My sleep is fitful and disturbed", you get 2 points towards the total of 23 that then labels you a malingerer; i.e a FAKER!
This test, in and of itself, should give every injured victim sleepless nights.
Our office has been handling these types of cases for 26 years and works hand in hand with our clients physicians to defeat these attempts by carriers to diminish the legitimate value of your claims. We look forward to the opportunity to represent you.
Attorney Bruce A. Bierhans