Corné Barnardt
Occupational Therapy
Medico-legal Evaluation
Who will benefit from our services?
- Law firms
- Companies and organisations
- Insurers
- The Road Accident Fund
What it entails:
A medico-legal evaluation includes an interview, a detailed evaluation of physical, cognitive as well as mental health components to determine the person’s functional capacity. The results of the evaluation are used to compile a comprehensive report that can be used during legal proceedings to report on the impact of the injuries, including the effect of pain and impairments on an individual’s ability to participate in work activities, leisure activities and activities of daily living.
The Medico-legal report is a comprehensive, yet concise report, that focuses on addressing the question of whether or not the injuries sustained has hampered the person’s functional capacity, amenities of life, future vocational ability and if social circumstances were permanently affected as a result of the injuries sustained. This includes our findings on:
The Medico-legal report is a comprehensive, yet concise report, that focuses on addressing the question of whether or not the injuries sustained has hampered the person’s functional capacity, amenities of life, future vocational ability and if social circumstances were permanently affected as a result of the injuries sustained. This includes our findings on:
- Loss of life amenities: We comment on the impact of injuries, including the effect of pain and impairments on an individual’s ability to participate in meaningful activities and activities of daily living.
- Loss of earning potential: We comment on an individual’s residual physical capacity to work/earning potential.
- Recommendations: We provide recommendations relating to potential medical and allied health intervention, assistive devices, as well as assistance required to ensure optimal functioning.
What to expect:
The evaluation is scheduled to take place at our practice in George, Western Cape. We offer remote services to clients who are unable to travel to George.
