A medicolegal OT assessment is an independent evaluation by a qualified occupational therapist for use in legal, insurance, or compensation proceedings. Our assessors are engaged solely to provide an impartial, objective report.
Our assessors are experienced across a wide range of presentations, from workplace injuries and motor vehicle accidents to catastrophic injury and complex disability.
Impartial, independent, and objective assessments
Court-ready reports built to withstand scrutiny
Standard 10 days · urgent 5 days · all jurisdictions
What we assess
Every angle covered
Functional CapacityPhysical and cognitive capacity for daily activities, work, and community participation.
Vocational Assessment & CounsellingDelivered by rehabilitation counsellors: transferable skills, retraining options, and realistic return-to-work pathways.
Home ModificationsRecommendations and costings for modifications supporting safe, independent living.
Care NeedsQuantification of past, current, and future care and support requirements.
Assistive TechnologyEquipment recommendations and costings to support function, safety, and independence.
Earning Capacity & LossPre- and post-injury earning capacity to quantify past and future economic loss.
Assessment types
What we deliver
Every report is prepared to withstand legal scrutiny: clear, evidence-based, and structured for the proceedings at hand.
Functional Capacity Assessment
A comprehensive evaluation of physical and cognitive function for personal injury, CTP, and compensation claims.
Care Needs Assessment
Detailed quantification of past, present, and future attendant care with hourly and cost analysis.
Home Modification Report
Required modifications to the home environment with scope of works and full costings.
Assistive Technology Report
Evidence-based AT recommendations with specifications, suppliers, and lifetime replacement costings.
Vocational Assessment
Delivered by qualified rehabilitation counsellors. Evaluation of transferable skills, qualifications, and realistic employment options given the injury and labour market.
Earning Capacity & Loss
Analysis of pre- and post-injury earning capacity to quantify past and future economic loss for the claim.
Who we work with
Built for legal professionals
We work alongside the full spectrum of parties in compensation and legal proceedings, providing clarity for everyone at the table.
Our referral process
Simple to refer fast to deliver
We know legal timelines are tight. Here is how we keep it smooth, from first contact to final report.
1
Submit Referral
Online form or direct email with your letter of instruction and supporting documents.
2
Confirm & Book
We confirm costs, turnaround, and availability within one business day, then schedule promptly.
3
Assessment
Independent, thorough, and conducted with full procedural fairness and clear disclosure of our role.
4
Report Delivered
Delivered within the agreed timeframe. Standard 10 days, urgent 5 days. Supplementary reports available.
Turnaround you can rely on
Timely reports, done properly
10days
Standard Turnaround
Standard reports delivered within ten business days of assessment.
5days
Urgent Turnaround
Urgent matters expedited and delivered within five business days.
100%
Jurisdiction Coverage
Expert witness reports available across all Australian courts and tribunals.
Clear, objective assessments that help everyone at the table make the right decision.
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