Civil Litigation Claims
Providing Objective Medical Opinions for Legal Cases
Overview
Dr. Patrick Bays provides expert orthopedic evaluations for Civil Litigation Claims, offering objective medical opinions to support legal cases.
Whether you are representing the Defense, seeking to verify or dispute the severity of an injury claim, or working with the Plaintiff to demonstrate the impact of an injury, Dr. Bays’ thorough evaluations help provide clarity in complex legal matters.
Additionally, for cases requiring a neutral evaluation, Dr. Bays conducts Agreed Upon Exams (Arbitration) to offer unbiased medical assessments that both parties can rely on to reach a fair resolution.
Defense
When defending a client against a personal injury or worker’s compensation claim, it’s important to ensure that the injury has been properly evaluated. Dr. Bays provides independent medical examinations (IMEs) for the defense, reviewing the full medical history, conducting thorough physical exams, and offering unbiased opinions on the severity of the injury, its cause, and whether the claim aligns with the documented injury.
Key Services:
- Independent medical exams (IMEs) for defense cases.
- Objective injury assessments and causation analysis.
- Detailed written reports suitable for use in court.
Benefits:
- Provides clear and impartial evaluations for injury claims.
- Reduces uncertainty regarding the extent of injury and treatment necessity.
- Supports legal defense with expert medical testimony, if needed.
Plantiff
For plaintiffs seeking damages for orthopedic injuries, Dr. Bays’ medical evaluations provide the evidence needed to support their claim. He carefully assesses the injury, its impact on the plaintiff’s daily life, and whether the recommended treatments are appropriate. His expert opinions help ensure that injured parties receive the compensation they deserve.
Key Services:
- Comprehensive injury evaluations for plaintiffs.
- Documentation of the injury’s impact on mobility, function, and quality of life.
- Professional reports to support claims for damages in court.
Benefits:
- Ensures plaintiffs have thorough medical documentation for their claims.
- Provides professional testimony to support the injury’s severity.
- Facilitates successful settlement negotiations and legal outcomes.
Agreed Upon Exams (Arbitration)
In some legal disputes, both parties agree to an independent, neutral medical evaluation to resolve claims outside of court. Dr. Bays offers agreed-upon exams for arbitration, providing unbiased evaluations that both sides can rely on. These exams help clarify the medical facts in the case and support efficient dispute resolution.
Key Services:
- Neutral medical evaluations for use in arbitration.
- Detailed and impartial injury assessments.
- Expert reports and recommendations for injury resolution.
Benefits:
- Helps both parties in legal disputes reach fair agreements.
- Provides a neutral, authoritative perspective on the injury.
- Supports efficient and amicable dispute resolution without court proceedings.