Stress in personal injury litigation and managing your client: rehab professionals guide

Ben Townsend discusses the inherent stress experienced by claimants and their support network during the litigation process.

It is natural that some clients will feel more stressed with the litigation process than others (sometimes influenced by the nature and extent of their injuries). However, Ben identifies the most common triggers and stages of personal injury litigation which generally cause stress and worry for claimants.

Ben discuss the importance of forward planning and developing agreed strategies to assist and support clients during these times to minimise any adverse impact upon rehabilitation and engagement.

Ben explores how a case changes after court proceedings are commenced and offers advice upon the specific stressors arising from expert appointments.

Ben provides some top tips for case managers and other professionals who accompany clients to both claimant and defendant expert appointments.

Contact Ben Townsend, on btownsend@stewartslaw.com if you have any queries on this subject

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