These services may include:
- Expert evaluations for legal proceedings
- Documentation to support or dispute disability claims
- Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) for workers’ compensation
- Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
- Return-to-work and stay-at-work analysis
- Case file review and record organization
- Support for ADA compliance and accommodation planning
- Vocational expert referrals
- Coordination with attorneys and case managers
- Expert witness services
Our Denver team at Ostherapy works collaboratively with all stakeholders, such as patients, attorneys, physicians, insurers, and employers, to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
Why Are These Services Important?
The success of a legal or insurance claim in Denver often hinges on credible, medically sound documentation. Disputes regarding an injured worker’s functional ability, disability status, or return-to-work capability are common, and unfortunately, they can delay recovery, strain resources, and cause stress for everyone involved.
Our legal and insurance support services provide the following benefits:
For Patients:
- Clear documentation of injury-related limitations
- Strong support for disability or workers’ compensation claims
- Objective reports to support appeals or disputed cases
- Professional insight into safe return-to-work timing
For Attorneys:
- Expert testimony and written reports
- Functional assessments tailored to legal standards
- Medical evidence for litigation, mediation, or negotiation
- Guidance on injury impact and long-term disability potential
For Insurance Providers:
- Accurate, reproducible data for claims processing
- Evidence-based insight into capacity and restrictions
- Prevention of fraud or inaccurate disability claims
- Coordination with treating providers and legal counsel
For Employers:
- Documentation to support transitional duty planning
- Risk mitigation through proper workplace accommodations
- Compliance with ADA, OSHA, and state workers’ comp laws
Our Expert Evaluation Services
1. Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
Our FCEs are widely used in both legal and insurance contexts. These comprehensive evaluations measure an individual’s ability to perform work-related activities and simulate the physical demands of their job role. FCEs are often used to:
- Determine if a person can return to work
- Establish disability or impairment ratings
- Support or dispute workers’ compensation claims
- Guide vocational rehabilitation planning
Our FCE reports include detailed data, performance metrics, pain behaviors, and professional conclusions that can hold up in court or before insurance review boards in Denver.
2. Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
An IME is an objective evaluation conducted by a healthcare provider not previously involved in the patient’s treatment. IMEs are often requested by insurers, employers, or legal representatives to assess:
- Injury extent and diagnosis
- Treatment appropriateness and outcomes
- Work-readiness and functional limitations
- Potential malingering or inconsistencies
At Ostherapy, our IMEs are conducted with the highest professional standards and deliver clear, unbiased conclusions that support sound decision-making.
3. Work Capacity and Job-Specific Evaluations
These assessments determine whether an individual in Denver can meet the specific physical demands of their job. We tailor each evaluation to the job description and include:
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling tests
- Reaching, climbing, crouching, and kneeling simulations
- Repetitive task analysis
- Postural tolerance and balance assessments
Our findings help support ADA accommodation requests, transitional duty planning, or work restriction validation.
Legal Consultation and Documentation Support in Denver
We understand that navigating a legal or insurance process requires more than just data; it requires clarity, structure, and insight. That’s why Ostherapy offers professional consultation and documentation services for legal teams and claims specialists in Denver.
Our Legal Support Services Include:
- Medical record review and analysis
- Expert interpretation of physical findings
- Written declarations or affidavits
- Litigation support for disability or injury-related cases
- Deposition preparation and court testimony
- Functional capacity review for case validation
Our evaluations and reports are formatted to align with legal standards, ensuring admissibility and relevance in judicial or administrative settings.
Collaborating With Attorneys and Insurers in Denver
Our Denver team works side by side with attorneys and insurance case managers throughout the recovery and claim process. We coordinate evaluations, share reports, and communicate any concerns about consistency, malingering, or safety risks. With our support, attorneys and insurers are better equipped to:
- Resolve injury disputes
- Justify or deny claims with evidence
- Address work-readiness issues or delayed recovery
- Reduce the risk of legal liability
We understand the urgency, pressure, and stakes involved in insurance and legal proceedings, and we deliver timely, actionable, and defensible results.
Return-to-Work and Disability Planning in Denver
One of the most common sources of dispute in legal and insurance cases is the injured individual’s return-to-work status. At Ostherapy, our evaluations help answer the critical questions:
- Can the individual return to their previous job safely?
- Do they require accommodations, restrictions, or modified duties?
- Should they pursue vocational retraining or job reassignment?
- Are they medically stable for full duty?
With a strong return-to-work strategy, all parties, including employees, employers, insurers, and attorneys, can move forward with confidence and clarity.
We also offer transitional work planning, job coaching, and functional reconditioning programs to support sustained success after a claim is resolved.
Expert Witness and Testimony Services in Denver
In complex cases, our professionals may be called upon to provide expert witness services in court, depositions, or hearings. Our Denver team has experience supporting legal arguments related to:
- Occupational injuries and musculoskeletal trauma
- Functional limitations and physical disabilities
- Vocational impact of medical conditions
- Return-to-work safety and rehabilitation success
- Fraud prevention and malingering identification
We present findings clearly, defend our methods, and explain technical data in terms understandable to judges, juries, and opposing counsel.
Our Approach
At Ostherapy, we follow a strict code of ethics and rely on nationally recognized protocols and testing methods. Our reports are not influenced by external pressures or desired outcomes. Every conclusion we reach is based on:
- Quantifiable test results
- Patient effort levels
- Observed physical behavior
- Correlation between symptoms and objective findings
- Validity testing when applicable
This approach ensures that our findings are reliable, reproducible, and respected across legal and insurance forums.
Who Can Benefit From Our Legal and Insurance Services?
Our services are ideal for:
- Employees filing for workers’ compensation or long-term disability
- Attorneys representing injured clients or defending against injury claims
- Insurance companies seeking accurate claim validation and injury documentation
- Employers managing occupational health and return-to-work programs
- Physicians needing external validation of patient recovery status
- Vocational counselors requiring clear functional data for job retraining
Whether you're representing a client, processing a claim, or recovering from an injury yourself, Ostherapy provides the expert insight you need.
When to Request Legal and Insurance Support
We recommend involving Ostherapy when:
- An injury or surgical case is moving into the legal or insurance phase
- A dispute arises over disability status or work-readiness
- A third-party expert opinion is needed to validate or clarify functional ability
- Documentation is required for court, appeal, or arbitration
- Medical records alone do not sufficiently support a claim
The earlier we’re brought into the process, the more value we can provide.
Why Choose Ostherapy?
We’re not just a rehabilitation clinic; we’re a trusted partner in recovery, advocacy, and case resolution. Here’s what sets Ostherapy apart:
- Experienced multidisciplinary team with a deep understanding of workers’ comp, disability, and occupational medicine
- Legally-defensible documentation that meets the highest standards
- Collaborative approach with all stakeholders in the claim process
- Timely reporting and responsive communication
- Compassionate care that always puts the patient’s health and future first
We understand the intersection of medicine, employment, and the law, and we help you navigate it with clarity and confidence.
Contact Ostherapy Today
If you or your client is facing a legal dispute, insurance challenge, or return-to-work question in Denver, Ostherapy is here to help. Our Denver team of rehabilitation experts, legal consultants, and functional evaluators can provide the insight and support you need to make informed, fair, and safe decisions.
