
» Neuropsychological and Psychological Evaluation Services in Civil Law
Neuropsychological evaluations determine the presence of absence of brain injury and cognitive damages from: Post-concussion syndrome; closed head injury; open head injury; toxic exposure (e.g., lead, hydrogen sulfide, mercury, carbon monoxide, etc.); anoxia; electric shock, etc.
Psychological evaluations determine the presence or absence of psychological damages including: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; depression; anxiety; panic disorder, etc.
These assessments are useful in a variety of legal settings including:
Personal injury litigation
Auto and workers' compensation claims
Detection of malingering and symptom magnification
Defense IME's
Medical malpractice
Disability Determinations