Medicolegal Assessments & Reporting

Our Medicolegal Services

We offer the following reporting options:

Occupational Therapy Medicolegal Reports

Prepared by our senior OT with over 20 years of experience, these reports are ideal for:

• Psychosocial injury claims

• Mental health or stress-related workplace claims

• Chronic fatigue or burnout presentations

• Functional capacity evaluations (FCEs)

• Home and community support needs

• Workplace capacity and recommendations

• Daily living and equipment recommendations

Our OT can also report on physical injuries, particularly where there is overlap with psychosocial or environmental barriers to return to work.

Physiotherapy Medicolegal Reports

Our senior physiotherapist (16+ years' experience) provides independent assessments for:

• Musculoskeletal and orthopaedic injuries

• Whiplash, back pain, and repetitive strain injuries

• Post-operative recovery capacity

• Return to work readiness

• Functional movement and lifting assessments

• Job task simulation or work capacity evaluation

Physiotherapy is generally the preferred option for physical injury claims, however, combined insight from both OT and Physio can be arranged where appropriate.

Joint Reports (Physiotherapy + Occupational Therapy)

For complex cases, we offer dual-discipline medicolegal reporting — providing a comprehensive view of both physical and psychosocial function.

Joint reports are particularly valuable in:

• Multifactorial workplace injuries

• Long-term compensation claims

• NDIS appeals or tribunal matters

• Disputed return-to-work capacity

• Complex injury/mental health overlap

Our therapists collaborate to deliver clear, well-reasoned, and legally defensible reports.

Who We Work With

We prepare medicolegal reports for:

• Personal injury lawyers

• Workers’ Compensation (WorkCover WA)

• Motor vehicle accident (MVA) claims

• NDIS reviews or AT applications

• Superannuation and total permanent disability (TPD) claims

• Employment law, return-to-work, and employer insurance cases

• Tribunal or court proceedings

Our team is also available for:

• Independent functional assessments

• File reviews and second opinions

• Expert witness statements or court-ready reports

Why Choose Palms for Medicolegal Reporting?

• Senior Clinicians Only – Reports are written by therapists with 20+ years of experience

• Legally Defensible Reports – Thorough, objective, and formatted to meet legal requirements

• Collaborative Approach – OT and Physio available together or separately

•  Timely Turnaround – We work to your deadlines and offer prompt scheduling

• Clinics in Malaga and Noranda – Accessible locations for assessments

• Liaison with Legal Teams – We’re happy to discuss complex cases directly

Report Types Available

• Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE)

• Independent Medicolegal Opinions

• Return-to-Work Capacity Assessments

• Home, workplace, and equipment recommendations

• Psychosocial injury impact reports (OT)

• Physical impairment and recovery prognosis (Physio)

• Combined therapy capacity statements

How to Book or Refer

To discuss a referral, request a fee estimate, or book a consultation:

Email: admin@palmsphysio.au or kirsty@palmsphysio.au.

 Phone:

• Malaga: (08) 6285 6185

• Noranda: (08) 9376 1443

Visit www.palmsphysio.au to learn more or submit a referral online.

Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health — Trusted by legal professionals, insurers, and case managers for high-quality, expert medicolegal reporting in Perth.