CNS’s forensic services reflect a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and effective communication. Claim validity is objectively appraised in cases involving questions of brain-based disorders, emotional disorders, and/or chronic pain. From initial contact with our administrative staff through case completion, rigorous procedures are used to support accurate findings and effective recommendations. In addition, our report format affords easy access to all categories of data and empowers fact-finders and other parties to cost-effectively manage legitimate claims while limiting the adverse impact and expense of invalid claims.

Types of Forensic Service:

  • Informal verbal consultation – Discussion of indications and contraindications for referral in specific cases.
  • Record review – Stand-alone service or preparation for examination. May involve written report. Relevant documents may include records from pediatrician/primary care provider and other healthcare specialists; academic transcripts and related documents; military and vocational records; police and first responder reports; images and videos; and deposition and courtroom transcripts.
  • Diagnostic interview/history – May occur independently or during examination. Major areas include family structure and function; medical and behavioral health histories (including substance use); educational, military, and vocational histories; leisure and sexual histories; and legal history.
  • Test administration – Tests and procedures measure pertinent domains of brain function, emotional/behavioral/personality function, and validity and are chosen in light of referral questions.
  • Scoring and interpretation – Involves accepted procedures, suitable norms, judicious procedural adaptations, and bias mitigation strategies.
  • Reports – Scope may be adjusted to meet client needs, from brief statement of opinion and recommendations with limited delineation of basis to comprehensive explanation of opinion, underlying reasoning, and recommendations with detailed presentation of basis.
  • Feedback – Available for communication of findings and recommendations to plaintiffs/claimants, family members, and other stakeholders.
  • Consultation – To address a broad range of inquiries regarding cases, diagnoses, treatments, practices, and programs.
  • Preparation – Prior to testimony to ensure that opinions are expressed in a clear, informative, and engaging manner. Also to maximize counsel’s effectiveness in examining other witnesses.
  • Testimony – Clear and straightforward communication of qualifications, professional activities and procedures, opinions, and recommendations to inform fact-finders and in anticipation of adversarial scrutiny.

Types of Cases:

Civil

  • Plaintiff and defense
  • Personal injury
  • Peer review

Educational due process

Workplace

  • Workers’ Compensation (claimant, respondent, and Commissioner)
  • Fitness-for-duty
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Work-related disability

See Cases & Testimonials

 

Comprehensive Neuropsychological Services, PC

Drs. Steinberg, Karassik, and Rezvan:
1095 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410; also telehealth

Dr. Gitman:
225 Hopmeadow Street, Suite 700, Weatogue, CT 06089; also telehealth

Telephone: 203-271-3809
Fax: 203-272-6968
Email: cns@clinicalneuropsych.com