Psychological evaluations, neurobehavioral exams, Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), and Defense Base Act exams. Documentation that holds up under cross-examination. Delivered virtually with the same clinical rigor as in-person assessment.
Different cases call for different evaluations. We provide four primary evaluation types — each conducted by clinicians with specific forensic training and produced to the documentation standard that legal proceedings require.
Comprehensive assessment using validated, standardized instruments. Establishes diagnosis, documents severity, measures performance and symptom validity, and produces a defensible report on emotional and psychological functioning.
For traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, and other cognitive sequelae. Combines neuropsychological testing with behavioral assessment to document how an injury has affected the brain and how those changes impact daily life.
Forensic clinical evaluation providing an independent opinion on a claimant’s mental health condition, treatment necessity, causation, and prognosis. Conducted by clinicians with IME-specific training and reporting standards.
Specialized psychiatric and psychological evaluation for civilian contractors injured overseas under the Defense Base Act. Combines IME-grade rigor with the specific evidentiary requirements of DBA proceedings.
These evaluations are different from clinical care. They are produced for use in legal, insurance, or administrative proceedings — with documentation calibrated to those contexts. Our team understands the difference.
Plaintiff and defense attorneys retain our clinicians for IMEs, psychological evaluations, and forensic neurobehavioral exams. We provide reports that survive cross-examination and clinicians available for testimony when needed.
Workers’ comp case managers and third-party administrators use our IMEs and impairment-related evaluations to confirm causation, justify treatment plans, and support return-to-work decisions.
Treating physicians refer for second opinions, formal psychiatric/psychological evaluations, or neurobehavioral assessments when cognitive or emotional symptoms exceed what the medical workup can fully explain.
Forensic evaluation is a structured process. Each stage has a purpose, and each handoff is documented. Below is the typical workflow from initial referral through delivered report.
Attorney, case manager, or treating provider sends the referral with relevant records. Our intake reviews scope, identifies the appropriate evaluator, and confirms timeline.
The assigned evaluator reviews medical, legal, and treatment records before the examination. This is where the foundation of a defensible report is built.
Virtual evaluation conducted by the assigned clinician using standardized instruments. Length depends on evaluation type — typically 2–5 hours, sometimes split across sessions.
Written report delivered within the timeframe agreed at intake. Clinician available for clarification calls, addenda, depositions, and testimony as required.
The questions our reports answer are often the questions courts and adjusters most need answered. Below are the conditions and clinical questions we most commonly assess.
Clinical and forensic standards: Our evaluations adhere to the American Psychological Association Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology, the American Psychiatric Association diagnostic standards, and the assessment principles outlined by the National Institute of Mental Health. Where impairment ratings are required, we apply current U.S. Department of Labor OWCP and AMA Guides standards.
Standard turnaround is 14–28 days from completion of the examination, depending on evaluation type and complexity. Expedited timelines are available when the case calls for it — we’ll confirm the deliverable date during intake before scheduling.
Yes. Our forensic clinicians are available for depositions, hearings, and trial testimony in cases where they’ve produced the evaluation. Testimony availability is discussed at intake and confirmed in the engagement agreement.
Yes, in most jurisdictions. Virtual examination became broadly accepted following the 2020–2021 expansion of telehealth and remains permitted in nearly all state and federal venues for psychological and psychiatric evaluation. Specific jurisdictional rules vary — we confirm acceptability at intake based on the venue and case type.
Our protocols mirror the structure of in-person evaluation. Standardized instruments are administered through validated remote-administration formats where available. Performance and symptom validity measures are included in every evaluation. Where a specific test cannot be administered remotely with adequate fidelity, we adjust the battery and document the choice in the report.
Our intake team assigns the clinician based on the case requirements: jurisdiction, licensure, evaluation type, and any specialty considerations (TBI, DBA, complex psychiatric, etc.). The retaining party can request a specific evaluator by name when there’s an existing relationship; otherwise we recommend the best fit and confirm before scheduling.
Treating clinical care and forensic evaluation are different practices with different ethical obligations. A forensic evaluator is retained to provide an independent expert opinion to a third party (court, insurer, employer). A treating clinician is retained by the patient to provide care. We keep these roles separate — the same clinician will not be both your IME evaluator and your treating provider on the same case.
Psychological, neurobehavioral, IME, and DBA evaluations delivered virtually nationwide. Litigation-ready reports from clinicians who have produced them under cross-examination.