When legal or insurance matters involve injuries to the hand or upper extremity, having access to clear, objective medical expertise is essential. Our Medical-legal services are led by Dr. David Galpern, a board-certified hand and upper extremity surgeon who provides focused, detailed, and unbiased medical evaluations for a wide range of cases.
We partner with attorneys, claims adjusters, employers, and case managers to offer timely, reliable medical opinions that support effective case management and informed decision-making.
Our services are designed to meet the full range of needs that arise in workers’ compensation, liability, disability, and litigation settings. These include:
Objective, evidence based evaluations with comprehensive reporting
Precise, AMA-guided impairment assessments of the injured body part.
Therapist-performed testing with surgeon-interpreted reporting.
Clear written opinions based on chart review, diagnostic studies, and treatment timelines.
Balanced and well-supported opinions for depositions, hearings, and trial.
Consultations, FCE review, case clarification, and other specialized medical insight.
Our medical-legal work is grounded in focused expertise, clear communication, and objective, evidence-based analysis. Because Dr. Galpern’s practice is dedicated solely to the hand and upper extremity, our evaluations offer a level of precision that is especially valuable in complex or disputed cases. Reports are written in a structured, understandable format, and our team is responsive, reliable, and committed to supporting attorneys and claims professionals with timely scheduling and thoughtful, well-supported medical insight.
Whether you need an evaluation, or written opinion, or help clarifying a medical question within a file, we are here to assist.
You may explore our full service offerings using the menu above, or submit a request through our Medical-Legal Contact Form
For direct inquiries:
Phone: (804) 506-3050
Email: in**@*****sc.com
(804) 506-3050