What You Receive
Process & Timeline
Submit Records
Send medical records and case details
Evaluation
Thorough review and examination
Report Delivery
Comprehensive written opinion, typically 2-3 weeks
Who This Service Is For
The Central Question
In most spine injury litigation, the patient indisputably has a spinal condition visible on MRI. The dispute centers on causation: Did the accident/incident cause this condition, or does it represent pre-existing age-related degeneration unrelated to the claimed event?
Why This Matters
If a 50-year-old with 20 years of degenerative changes on MRI has a minor MVA, and imaging shows disc herniation, the key questions become:
- Was the herniation present before the accident (asymptomatic degeneration)?
- Did the accident cause new herniation superimposed on degeneration?
- Did the accident temporarily aggravate pre-existing condition that would have become symptomatic anyway?
- What percentage of current disability is traumatic vs. degenerative?
Evidence-Based Analysis
Dr. Rastegar's opinions are grounded in peer-reviewed research on:
- Prevalence of asymptomatic degenerative changes by age
- Biomechanics of spine injury in collisions
- Imaging characteristics of acute vs. chronic pathology
- Natural history of degenerative disc disease
- Expected outcomes with and without trauma
What Is Evaluated
Neutral, Defensible Opinions
Evidence-Based Methodology: All opinions are grounded in objective clinical findings, peer-reviewed literature, and established medical guidelines—not advocacy.
Equal Treatment: Whether representing plaintiff or defense, each case receives the same rigorous, unbiased analysis focused solely on the medical facts.
Deposition-Ready: Reports are written to withstand scrutiny, with clear rationale and supporting medical evidence for every conclusion.
Records Needed
- PRE-INCIDENT medical records and imaging (essential)
- Post-incident imaging at multiple time points showing progression
- Incident description and biomechanical details
- Emergency treatment records documenting immediate post-injury status
- Serial imaging over time to assess progression
- Treatment response records
- Age-matched comparison data when available
Submit Your Case Inquiry
Get an objective, evidence-based medical opinion within 2-3 weeks