Hayward, CA asked in Personal Injury for California

Q: What should I tell my therapist in my treatment, to be better compensated in my personal injury case? Any pointers?

All in all, I was stereotyped inside Walmart, the store manager approached me with accusations of shoplifting. I file lawsuit for negligence infliction of emotional distress, I have to complete 20 sessions, the therapist was hired my by attorney. All she asks me is “ why file a lawsuit” and “how much am I seeking”. Like someone please help.

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Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: you should tell the truth...period.

this is something you should discuss with your lawyer.

however, a lawyer ethically can't tell you to lie.

James R. Dickinson
James R. Dickinson
Answered
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: You should be talking with a lawyer, not a therapist, about your legal problems. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

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