The Physical Therapist as Expert
The evaluative skill of an experienced physical therapist is often overlooked and underutilized in the medical-legal world. But, a physical therapist is often the missing piece needed to develop a comprehensive case. Physical therapists are often involved with patients from the time of injury until return to work or long-term disability, making them familiar with all stages of injuries. Additionally, physical therapists have extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of work-related injuries, worker’s compensation claims, disability claims, and cases going through litigation. By having a physical therapist on your medical-legal team at the start of your case, you are guaranteed an expert who can evaluate, analyze, and form an opinion based on a unique perspective.