Purpose of Review

This review explores the workings of the legal process in posttraumatic headache (PTH) claims by discussing representative court cases, the approaches taken by both plaintiff and defense attorneys in evaluating a client with PTH, and the role of the expert witness. This discussion also examines the question of whether or not litigation prolongs the symptoms of PTH and concussion, looking at the issues of malingering and the psychological effect of litigation.

Recent Findings

Litigation prolongs recovery of PTH, primarily not from malingering but rather due to the psychological mindset of the plaintiff as created by the litigation process.

Summary

Just as the medical community struggles with PTH diagnosis, mechanism, and treatment, the legal system grapples with identifying valid claims for PTH. Psychological support is an important component for PTH recovery to more effectively deal with the psychological impact of litigation and the concept of perceived injustice.

中文翻译：

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创伤后头痛的诉讼复杂性

审查目的

本综述通过讨论具有代表性的法庭案件、原告和辩护律师在评估具有 PTH 的客户时所采取的方法以及专家证人的作用，探讨了在创伤后头痛 (PTH) 索赔中的法律程序的运作。本次讨论还探讨了诉讼是否会延长 PTH 和脑震荡的症状，以及装病问题和诉讼的心理影响。

最近的发现

诉讼延长了 PTH 的恢复时间，主要不是由于装病，而是由于诉讼程序造成的原告心理心态。

概括

正如医学界在 PTH 诊断、机制和治疗方面苦苦挣扎一样，法律系统也在努力确定 PTH 的有效索赔。心理支持是PTH康复的重要组成部分，可以更有效地应对诉讼的心理影响和感知不公正的概念。