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Medical-Legal
Spine Evaluation and Injury Documentation

Rely on Dr. Bills at Chiropractic & Primary Spine Care of Lexington

Personal injury firms, insurance carriers, and legal teams across Virginia rely on Dr. Heath Bills for objective spine-focused medical-legal evaluations and reporting. With extensive clinical experience and advanced post-doctoral training in trauma biomechanics, imaging review, and functional assessment, Dr. Bills provides evidence-based opinions for complex neck, back, and soft-tissue cases. 

Our evaluations emphasize measurable clinical findings, standardized testing procedures, and clearly supported medical reasoning — ensuring clarity, consistency, and defensibility in legal and insurance settings. Contact us at (540) 464-5800 to learn more about how our services can support your case in Lexington, VA, and throughout Virginia.

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Independent Injury, Accident, and Disability Case Support

Our role includes assessing injury severity, functional limitations, expected recovery timelines, and whether reported symptoms are consistent with the documented mechanism of injury. Legal teams rely on our evaluations to establish medical clarity early and support informed case strategy. We assist in matters involving:

    • Chronic or disputed spinal complaints
    • Motor vehicle collisions
    • Slip-and-fall cases
    • Sports and activity-related trauma
    • Workplace and occupational injuries

    • Our practice remains a referral choice professional personal injury attorneys trust for independent spine evaluation, objective analysis, and clear medical reporting.

    Objective Examination and Written Medical Findings

    Findings are documented in clear, litigation-appropriate language, with structured medical reasoning designed for use in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings. Our evaluation process prioritizes accuracy and neutrality. Each assessment may include:  

      • Assessment of impairment and return-to-activity potential
      • Differentiation of acute vs. chronic findings
      • Functional and range-of-motion testing
      • Physical, orthopedic, and neurological examination
      • Review of medical history and records

    Expert Testimony and Case Consultation

    When a case proceeds toward litigation, Dr. Bills provides:

    • Case strategy consultation for attorneys
    • Deposition support
    • Expert testimony
    • Imaging review and correlation
    • Mediation and arbitration assistance
    • Narrative medical reports

    • He communicates clinical and biomechanical concepts in a professional and accessible manner, offering objective insight into injury mechanisms, treatment standards, recovery expectations, and long-term outcomes.

    Independent Spine Evaluations and Record Review Services

    Our medical-legal services support case clarity and defensible decision-making at every stage of litigation. Our services include:

    • Care plan and utilization review
    • Functional and impairment assessment (AMA-based)
    • Imaging interpretation and documentation analysis
    • Independent spine evaluations (plaintiff or defense)
    • Pre-litigation medical review and consultation
    • Standard-of-care analysis

    • Medical-Legal Services for Law Firms Across Virginia

    Although our practice is located in western Virginia, we support attorneys, insurance carriers, and legal teams throughout the Commonwealth. Our services are available to firms handling cases in: 

    • Charlottesville and central Virginia
    • Hampton Roads / Tidewater — Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, and Williamsburg
    • Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County
    • Lynchburg and Bedford County
    • Northern Virginia (NOVA) — Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun, and Prince William
    • Roanoke, Salem, and the surrounding region
    • Staunton, Verona, and Waynesboro
    • The Alleghany Highlands
    • The New River Valley, including Christiansburg, Blacksburg, and Radford

    Secure digital record transfer, remote case review, and virtual attorney consultations are available to ensure efficient collaboration across all jurisdictions in Virginia. 

    Consultation and Case Submission

    For case review scheduling, independent evaluations, or attorney consultation:

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    (540) 464-5800

    Secure record submission and expedited review options are available upon request.

    Attorney and Case Management FAQ

    What types of cases do you evaluate? 

    We provide spine-focused medical-legal evaluations related to motor vehicle collisions, workplace incidents, slip-and-fall events, sports injuries, chronic or disputed spinal complaints, and other trauma cases requiring independent review.

    Do you work with both plaintiff and defense counsel? 

    Yes. Our evaluations and reports remain impartial and medically grounded, regardless of which party initiates the request. 

    Do you provide impairment assessments? 

    Yes. Impairment ratings are available when appropriate, using accepted standards and functional criteria. 

    Can services be performed remotely? 

    Yes. Record review, consultation, and attorney collaboration can be conducted remotely through secure digital submission and virtual communication. 

    What does your evaluation include? 
    Each examination may include: 
    • Findings are presented in a structured, legally-appropriate format. 
    • Functional and range-of-motion measurement 
    • Imaging correlation 
    • Patient interview and history review 
    • Physical, orthopedic, and neurological testing 
    • Review of prior treatment and documentation 

    What is required to initiate a case? 

    To begin, we request: 

    • A scheduling coordinator will assist with examination timing, record transfer, and reporting needs. 
    • Case background or referral notes 
    • Contact information for the referring attorney or case manager 
    • Relevant medical records and imaging reports 
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