Medical-legal assessment of injuries resulting from falls and accidents

Our experts prepare medical expert reports in the field of premises liability, assessing injuries resulting from falls and accidents occurring in establishments, facilities, and public spaces.

The analysis determines the temporary and permanent injuries suffered by the affected individual, as well as their clinical progression and functional impact.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Expert intervention focuses on the medical assessment of incidents occurring outside the healthcare or occupational setting, particularly in:

  • Large commercial establishments
  • Private facilities
  • Sports and recreational centers
  • Public thoroughfares and roadways
  • Spaces under public administration
  • Large commercial establishments
  • Private facilities
  • Sports and recreational centers
  • Public thoroughfares and roadways
  • Spaces under public administration

EXPERT REPORTS

The practice prepares different types of reports depending on the purpose of the proceedings.

Bodily Injury Assessment Report

Medical report describing temporary injuries, permanent sequelae, and functional limitations resulting from the accident.

Damage Quantification

Medical evaluation required for the economic determination of bodily injury and the establishment of technical reserves.

Causation Report

Medical assessment of the relationship between the accident sustained and the documented injuries.

ACCIDENT CAUSATION

The medical expert analyzes the compatibility between the described injury mechanism and the injuries presented by the patient, assessing their clinical coherence.

The report determines whether the bodily injury is attributable to the incident subject to the proceedings.

METHODOLOGY

The expert study is based on the review of clinical documentation, medical reports, diagnostic tests, and patient progression.

When necessary, direct clinical examination is performed to document sequelae and their functional impact.

COURT TESTIMONY

The expert may appear in court to ratify the report and provide technical explanation of the conclusions reached.

ACCUMULATED EXPERIENCE ENABLES US TO COMPETENTLY HANDLE PROCEEDINGS OF VARYING NATURE AND COMPLEXITY IN THE HEALTHCARE AND CIVIL LIABILITY FIELDS