MEDICO-LEGAL CHIROPRACTOR SERVICES EDMONTON

Medico-Legal Chiropractic Assessments & Independent Medical Examinations (IME) — Edmonton

 

Dr. William F. Farrell offers independent chiropractic assessments for medico-legal
purposes, including Independent Medical Examinations (IME) for personal injury,
WCB (NOTE: Dr. Farrell does not treat WCB injury but can provide an independent injury opinion) and legal proceedings in Edmonton.

 

For current patients involved in medico-legal proceedings, Dr. Farrell provides
detailed, defensible medico-legal reports. While patients may request a report
directly, we recommend having your legal professional submit the request — this
ensures the report addresses the specific legal arguments being made in your case.

 

17+ Years of Clinical Experience in Personal Injury Assessment

 

With over 17 years of clinical practice, Dr. Farrell has assessed patients with a
wide range of injuries and understands what constitutes a gold-standard work-up for neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. He has seen firsthand how an incomplete or
poorly constructed medical work-up can compromise a legal team's ability to argue
for fair compensation — and builds every assessment to avoid that gap.

 

Thorough Documentation & Diagnostic Coordination

 

Every assessment is built around meticulous documentation of a patient's deficits,
ensuring the differential diagnosis is well constructed and that any further diagnostic testing is selected appropriately to objectify and quantify the injury.
Dr. Farrell understands the strengths and limitations of various imaging and testing modalities for neurological and orthopedic conditions and can arrange required imaging directly when needed.

 

Correlating Imaging, Exam Findings & Functional Impact

 

With extensive postgraduate training in neurology, orthopedics, and manual therapy, Dr. Farrell integrates findings from MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray with the physical examination and explains how a specific injury affects a patient's ability to perform work- or leisure-related tasks.

 

Expertise in Complex & Hard-to-Quantify Injuries

 

Dr. Farrell's interpretation of neurological, orthopedic, neuropsychological, manual therapy and rehabilitation findings is especially useful in cases where
deficits are difficult to quantify — such as persistent neck pain, lower back
pain, concussion, or vestibular symptoms. Using a functional neurological
framework, he helps quantify conditions like concussion, where MRI results are often normal, and can explain complex vestibular and perceptual dysfunctions in plain language for legal teams and insurers.

 

A Coordinated Referral Network

 

Dr. Farrell's practice offers a range of conservative treatment options for neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, giving him a clear understanding of where his scope ends and specialist care begins. He maintains working relationships with
specialists in Neurology, Orthopedics, Radiology, Physiatry, ENT, and
Rheumatology, and regularly liaises with family physicians to ensure a patient's
medico-legal work-up is as complete as possible.

 

Report Turnaround & Fees

 

With few exceptions, reports are completed within 4 weeks of request (existing
patients) or within 4 weeks of your client being seen (Independent Medical
Examination). All legal services are billed at $350/hr.

 

Request an Assessment or Report

Call (780) 966-3876 or email radixpain@gmail.com to book an Independent Medical
Examination or request a medico-legal report for an existing patient.