Neurological expertise at van Sazyes personal injury firm

Neurological expertise in personal injury

In the case of industrial workplace or traffic accidents, for example, we are called in to indicate whether there is a medico-causal connection between neurological symptoms and a particular event. If the answer is affirmative, we also make a statement about any resulting limitations. This is called Neurological expertise in personal injury cases.

Neurological expert opinions in connection with legal liability can come about in various ways. 'Out of court', both the injured party and the liable party can take the initiative, whether or not in coordination with the other party. Parties can also ask the judge for a 'preliminary expert opinion' to ascertain whether they have a 'case'. Finally, the judge may also engage a medical expert, both at first instance and on appeal.

The Approach to Neurological Expertise in rersonal injury

With neurological expert appraisals in the context of personal injury, we base ourselves as much as possible on the IWMD Questionnaire Causal relationship in an accident. The percentage of loss of function can be determined on the basis of the guidelines of the American Medical Association (AMA) and the NVN Guidelines on Loss of Function.

The Approach to Neurological Expertise in rersonal injury

How does a neurological examination for personal injury proceed?

Application

Once we receive the request for a neurological consultation, we will contact the person requesting the examination. within one business day to schedule the examination.

The examination

The examination consists of two parts. The first part includes a detailed discussion with the neurologist about symptoms and limitations. The second part consists of a physical examination in which higher cerebral functions (thinking, memory, planning), cranial nerves (functions in the face), motor functions (movement, strength), coordination, reflexes and sensibility (feeling) are tested, among other things.

Additional research

If, after the examination, there is still uncertainty about the cause of the symptoms, the neurologist may choose to request additional (imaging) testing such as an MRI scan. This will of course be discussed beforehand.

The report

The findings are presented in a report. This is sent to the applicant for the examination.

Information on progress

Our secretariat can inform you about the progress of the examination at any time.

Right of inspection and correction

The report is subject to inspection and correction rights. This means that, before sending the report to the applicant, the person concerned receives a copy of the draft report and can indicate whether there is an incorrect representation of facts. Depending on the context in which the examination takes place, the person concerned can also block the transmission of the report.