Personal injury & TBI neuropsychological evaluations
Independent, evidence-based evaluations that document what changed after an injury, why symptoms persist, and what treatment offers the best chance of recovery.
Who this is for
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Motor vehicle collisions
- Medical malpractice
- Workplace or school incidents
- Toxin exposure
- Wrongful death matters
Our methodology
Each evaluation establishes the person's pre-injury baseline, the proximate cause and impact of the injury, why symptoms are continuing, and how best to remediate them. Evaluations are designed to avoid bias, so the true connection between injury and disability can be understood.
- Functioning before the event: work, home, social life, health and development
- Severity of distress the event is likely to cause
- Areas of resilience and impairment after the event
- Likely causes of current psychological and cognitive functioning
- Future status and need for care
The process
1. Baseline and background. Work history and responsibilities, home functioning, social engagement, and medical history before the injury.
2. In-person testing. An all-day evaluation using standardized neuropsychological batteries covering cognitive ability, memory, attention, executive functioning, language, fine motor skills and emotional and behavioral functioning.
3. Feedback and report. Findings, record review and prognosis are explained, and a detailed written report is provided for counsel, the court and rehabilitation providers.
Experience
Dr. Tutty has conducted more than 535 neuropsychological evaluations of adults in personal injury litigation, many involving traumatic brain injury, workplace and school injuries, and toxin exposure. Attorneys can also engage the practice for expert testimony and review of other experts' work.
Common questions
What is a personal injury neuropsychological evaluation?
An independent evaluation of cognitive, emotional and functional changes after an injury, used to assist courts, attorneys and the injured person.
What types of injuries do you evaluate?
Motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, workplace or school incidents, toxin exposure, wrongful death matters and traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Do you provide opinions for legal cases?
Yes. Evaluations are conducted with objectivity and rigor, and reports are written to assist legal decision-making.
Do you provide ongoing therapy?
No. Personal injury services are limited to evaluation and related consultation, with treatment recommendations for rehabilitation providers.
Have a case to discuss?
Call or send a short summary. We'll tell you whether a neuropsychological evaluation is appropriate and what the timeline looks like.