Westwood Evaluation & Treatment Center

03/02/2022

11/16/2021

The major problem with psychological and psychiatric reports is misdiagnosis. Once an attorney can get a deposition or trial testimony from the doctor conclusively demonstrating that there is no support for the doctor’s diagnostic conclusions, all of the doctor’s opinions about a compensable psychiatric injury get thrown out the proverbial window. So, the question is, how do you cross-examine the psych doctor? Click the link in bio to schedule a free phone consult.

11/11/2021

Detect Faking With Psych Testing (link in bio)

04/21/2021

Register today!

04/09/2021

Did you read Dr. Bruce Leckart’s featured article in Today’s General Counsel?

Click the first link in bio for a great read!

03/18/2021

How to prepare for a psych doctor's deposition. Here are a few tips. Contact us to schedule a free phone consultation with Dr. Leckart to help you identify the major flaws in the psych report and learn strategies to use in cross-examining the doctor.

A major problem with all psychological and psychiatric reports is misdiagnosis. Once an attorney can get deposition or trial testimony from the doctor conclusively demonstrating that there is no support for the doctor’s diagnosis all of the conclusions about a compensable mental injury get thrown out the proverbial window. Click the link in our bio and "consultation" to schedule your consultation today free of charge or give us a call at (844) 444-8898.

03/17/2021

March is . Throughout the month Dr. Leckart & Associates will be sharing information about brain injuries and what to look for in reports from specialists who evaluate and/or treat patients with brain injuries.

Dr. Leckart & Associates review reports from psychologists, neuropsychologists, and psychiatrists who may provide diagnoses that result from traumatic brain injuries. We specialize in telling attorneys and adjusters what to look for in a psych report and how to expose the flaws in the doctor's report through cross-examination.

03/08/2021

We are SO excited to announce the launch of our NEW WEBSITE! Our new website is full of free content to help every attorney and insurance adjuster with their psych cases/claims! Within the website you will find sample Apricot™ reports, 100+ tips, step by step guide to create your own Apricot™, monthly newsletters, Dr. Leckart's book which is available for download at no cost, a chatbot for quick and easy communication and much more!

Check out our new website by clicking on the link in our bio and let us know what you think!
(www.drleckartwetc.com)

03/02/2021

Dr. Ron Heredia had a blast last week presenting “Posttraumatic Stress Disorder & PTSD Presumption” to attorneys and insurance adjusters. If you missed the first training it’s not too late to sign up for Thursday’s event.

Webinar topic: "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder & PTSD Presumption"

What you can expect to learn...
- Learn about the essentials of a comprehensive psych report
- Discussion of criteria for a PTSD
- Review of PTSD presumption
- Cost-saving strategies used to challenge psych reports with a PTSD diagnosis
- Tips and recommendations for challenging psych doctors' conclusions

Details:
📆 : Thursday, March 4th, 2021
🕘 : 10:00 A.M. - Pacific Time
🎥 : Via zoom meeting
💰 : Free

Learn About The Speaker: Dr. Ron Heredia
Dr. Heredia works with Dr. Bruce Leckart & Associates, a forensic psychology practice that exposes the flaws found in reports and/or testimony from psychologists, psychiatrists, and neuropsychologists, in workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation.
Dr. Heredia also teaches a variety of psychology courses at East Los Angeles College: General Psychology, Lifespan Psychology, Child Psychology and Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality.

*Dr. Heredia is an approved provider of MCLE in the state of CA. Includes CLE in the state of NY.

Sign up today! Limited virtual seats available!
How can you register? Click the link in bio.

02/24/2021

Dr. Ron Heredia from Dr. Bruce Leckart & Associates is proud to present a new 1-hour live training for attorneys and insurance adjusters!

Webinar topic: "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder & PTSD Presumption"

What you can expect to learn...
- Learn about the essentials of a comprehensive psych report
- Discussion of criteria for a PTSD
- Review of PTSD presumption
- Cost-saving strategies used to challenge psych reports with a PTSD diagnosis
- Tips and recommendations for challenging psych doctors' conclusions

Details:
📆 : Friday, February 26th, 2021 or Thursday, March 4th, 2021
🕘 : 10:00 A.M. - Pacific Time
🎥 : Via zoom meeting
💰 : Free

Learn About The Speaker: Dr. Ron Heredia
Dr. Heredia works with Dr. Bruce Leckart & Associates, a forensic psychology practice that exposes the flaws found in reports and/or testimony from psychologists, psychiatrists, and neuropsychologists, in workers’ compensation and personal injury litigation.
Dr. Heredia also teaches a variety of psychology courses at East Los Angeles College: General Psychology, Lifespan Psychology, Child Psychology and Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality.

*Dr. Heredia is an approved provider of MCLE in the state of CA. Includes CLE in the state of NY.

Sign up today! Limited virtual seats available!
How can you register? Click here http://ow.ly/ioeS50DJ3sP

02/09/2021

The current pandemic will have lasting effects for many years to come. Psych claims related to COVID-19 are on the rise. How will you handle these psych claims? Are the claims compensable?

"The Mental Impact of COVID-19: Normal or a Mental Injury?" Friday, February 12th at 10:00 A.M PT.

Join Psychology Professor, Dr. Ron Heredia alongside the Chief of the Workers' Compensation Division at the City of Los Angeles, Mr. Tyrone Spears for an in-depth discussion on the impact of COVID-19 and psych claims. You'll also learn strategies on how to challenge the doctor's conclusions.

Click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2016107454549/WN_oUkIEM6eSyi93l31Xvx2jQ to secure your spot at the Live Training!

01/25/2021

Are you a personal injury or workers' comp professional who gets reports from psychologists, psychiatrists and/or neuropsychologists? Do you have a psych report now, or will get one in the future, that is related to an injury caused by COVID-19.

We would like to invite you to join us for our upcoming webinar with Dr. Ron Heredia and Mr. Tyrone Spears, Chief of Workers' Compensation Division for the City of Los Angeles! Choose one of two dates, January 29th, 2021 or February 12th, 2021.

During this webinar, Dr. Ron Heredia and Mr. Tyrone Spears will share with attendees:

- The impact of COVID-19 and psych claims.
- What should and should not appear in a psych report.
- Discussion of the most common flaws found in psych reports.
- Cost-saving strategies used to critique and battle psych claims resulting from COVID-19.
- Tips and strategies for challenging psych doctors’ conclusions.
- How to manage COVID-19 claims as a workers' comp professional.

There are limited registrations available for each day, so reserve your spot.

TO REGISTER: CLICK THE LINK IN BIO.

If you have any questions, please feel free to direct message us or give us a call at (844)444-8898. You can also email DrRon@DrLeckartWETC.com. Hope to see you there!

**Dr. Ron Heredia is an approved MCLE provider in California. Includes CLE for New York.