Forensic Neuropsychology Services

We work with both plaintiff and defense. We pledge to provide services in an effective, ethical, clear, and unbiased manner.

Expert Witness Testimony
Our staff includes some of the most experienced neuropsychologists in the field. We have seen hundreds of traumatic brain injury and neurological disorder cases. Our staff have been well trained by leaders in the field at institutions such as Harvard Medical School, Cornell University, Children’s Hospital of Boston, Boston Medical Center, UC Irvine, Brigham Young University, and the Yale Child Study Center. We have specialists for all age groups, from age 0 to older adulthood. Our staff includes experts in the following areas:

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Toxic torts (e.g. exposure to mold, lead, asbestos, radiation, carbon monoxide)
• Competency (e.g. to stand trial, to make financial decisions, to perform the essential functions of a job)
• Neurodevelopment (e.g. birth-related trauma)
• Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluation
• Assessment and Diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (e.g., Autism / Asperger’s Disorder)
• Language Disorders
• ADHD
• Learning Disabilities
• Dementia and Memory Disorders
• Neurodegenerative Disorders
• Stroke
• Hydrocephalus
• Encephalitis
• Seizure Disorder
• Executive Dysfunction
• Mild Cognitive Impairment
• Psychological / Psychiatric Disorders (e.g., psychosis, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety disorders)
• Post Concussive Syndrome
• Reactive Attachment Disorder
• Malingering
• Arbitration and Mediation
• Neurological Disorders
• Medical Malpractice
• Work-Related Injuries
• Neuropsychological Sequelae of HIV

Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluations
Our evaluations are scientifically driven and utilize the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art procedures available. We will evaluate the presence and severity of brain pathology in cases of confirmed or suspected brain injury, document the extent of the functional deficits or disabilities, the probable causes of the deficits, any limitations to competence or daily functioning, and probable prognosis. An evaluation includes a record review (see below), testing, interviews, observations, a clear and comprehensive integrated report, and verbal feedback about the rendered opinions.

We understand the time and financial pressures that are often involved in legal cases. Once a retainer has been received, your case is given our top priority for scheduling and we ensure the availability of a clinician whose expertise matches the needs of the case.

Case Reviews
One of the BNS services that attorneys consistently describe as the most valuable is reviewing the often vast and complex medical history of their clients. Our goal is to transform what often starts as a confusing, jargon-filled, lengthy history into a concise and compelling story. Reviewing the history enables us to connect the dots, create a timeline, and talk about the causal events that led up to a client’s current status.

Independent Medical Evaluations
Many times an insurance company wants an independent opinion about the functional deficits a client demonstrates. We can conduct an evaluation or a case review and provide an objective, independent, expert opinion.

Private Consultation
In addition to conducting an evaluation or review and/or providing expert witness testimony, BNS neuropsychologists are available for private consultation. We provide the same high quality analysis and provide education and advice that is held to the same standard as the opinions we give that may provide the foundation for future expert witness testimony.

We are available to critically review the expert opinions given by other neuropsychologists. As part of this process, we will prepare attorneys for questions another neuropsychologist might ask and go over questions an attorney may wish to ask other experts. When BNS neuropsychologists give expert opinions, those opinions have been challenged and tested by other BNS staff, at no additional cost to you. Most expert witnesses give opinions without this comprehensive process.

Private consultation provides an attorney with important information about the neuropsychological merits of the case and possible strategies.