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
MVA Spine Injury Evaluation
Common MVA Spine Injuries
- Cervical strain/sprain (whiplash): Most common; typically resolves in weeks to months
- Disc herniation: Can result from significant impact; differentiation from pre-existing degeneration critical
- Facet joint injury: Hyperextension can injure facet joints causing chronic pain
- Compression fractures: High-energy collisions, especially in osteoporotic patients
- Spinal cord injury: Severe collisions; usually evident immediately
Causation Challenges in MVA Cases
Minor impact, major injury claims: Low-speed collisions causing disc herniation requiring surgery—requires careful analysis of plausibility and pre-existing degeneration.
Delayed symptom onset: "I felt fine at accident but pain started a week later"—medical literature supports some delayed onset but significant delays reduce causation strength.
Pre-existing degeneration: Nearly all adults over 40 have some disc degeneration on MRI. Key question: Did MVA cause new injury or temporary aggravation?
Treatment duration: Whiplash typically resolves in 6-12 weeks. Prolonged treatment suggests either severe injury or other factors.
Dr. Rastegar provides objective analysis balancing recognition of legitimate MVA injuries with identification of claims not supported by medical evidence or biomechanical principles.
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
- Police accident report with diagram
- Accident scene photographs
- Vehicle damage photographs
- Accident reconstruction report (if available)
- Emergency department records from accident date
- ALL pre-accident medical records (critical)
- Pre-accident imaging if any exists
- Post-accident imaging (MRI, CT, X-rays)
- Complete treatment records from accident through current
- Prior spine injury or treatment records
- Witness depositions or statements
Submit Your Case Inquiry
Get an objective, evidence-based medical opinion within 2-3 weeks