Neurology Legal
Independent Medicolegal Neurology Reports
Expert Medicolegal Neurology Reports for NSW & ACT Solicitors
SIRA Accredited Neurologist | PIC Medical Assessor | 8+ Years Experience
Why Solicitors Choose Dr Ron Granot
Independent, thorough, and timely neurology assessments that stand up to scrutiny
Dual Accreditation
SIRA accredited for central nervous system, spine, and peripheral nerves. Accredited Medical Assessor for NSW Personal Injury Commission.
Extensive Experience
Over 10 years of medicolegal work with many hundreds of completed reports across motor accidents, workers compensation, medical negligence, TPD, fitness for work, and road accident defence.
Truly Independent
Completely independent assessments with no ties to insurers. Reports based solely on clinical findings and evidence-based medicine.
Clear, Defensible Reports
Reports written specifically for legal professionals. Clear conclusions, well-reasoned opinions, and comprehensive documentation that withstands cross-examination.
Fast Turnaround
Understanding the importance of legal deadlines. Typical turnaround of 1-2 weeks from examination to final report delivery.
Subspecialty Expertise
Dual fellowship training in neurophysiology and pain medicine. FRACP certified with over 15 years of neurology practice and academic teaching at UNSW.
Medicolegal Services for Legal Professionals
Comprehensive neurology assessments for all major claim types
Motor Accident Claims
- Whiplash-associated disorders
- Traumatic brain injury
- Post-concussion syndrome
- Cervical, thoracic & lumbar spine injuries
- Permanent impairment assessments
Workers Compensation
- Work-related neurological injuries
- Whole person impairment (WPI)
- Permanent impairment assessments
- Causation opinions
- Treatment recommendations
Medical Negligence
- Delayed or missed stroke diagnosis
- Delayed or missed TBI diagnosis
- Cauda equina syndrome mismanagement
- Surgical nerve injury complications
- Standard of care assessments
Personal Injury Claims
- Independent medical examinations
- Slip and fall neurological injuries
- Assault-related head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries
- Capacity evaluations
TPD & Superannuation
- Total and permanent disability claims
- Functional capacity assessments
- Return-to-work capacity opinions
- Progressive neurological conditions
- Income protection claims
Fitness for Work & Defence
- Fitness for work assessments
- Road accident defence reports
- Pre-existing condition analysis
- Capacity for specific duties
- Independent defence opinions
Neurological Conditions Assessed
Expert evaluation across all areas of neurology
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Comprehensive assessment of mild, moderate, and severe TBI including cognitive impacts, post-concussion syndrome, and long-term prognosis
Stroke & Cerebrovascular Events
Stroke sequelae, delayed or missed stroke diagnosis, cerebral haemorrhage, recovery potential, and functional impairment assessment
Spinal Cord Injuries
Complete and incomplete spinal cord injury, cervical myelopathy, thoracic cord syndrome, conus medullaris and cauda equina injuries
Cervical Spine Injuries
Whiplash-associated disorders, cervical radiculopathy, cervical myelopathy, facet joint injuries, and soft tissue neck injuries
Thoracic & Lumbar Spine Injuries
Thoracic radiculopathy, lumbar radiculopathy, disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and mechanical back pain assessment
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Emergency assessment, delayed diagnosis cases, surgical outcomes, permanent impairment, and medicolegal causation analysis
Upper Limb Nerve Injuries
Carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, brachial plexus injuries, median, ulnar and radial nerve injuries
Lower Limb Nerve Injuries
Peroneal nerve injury with foot drop, sciatic nerve injury, femoral neuropathy, and other lower limb mononeuropathies
Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy, inflammatory neuropathy (CIDP, GBS), toxic neuropathy including pesticide exposure, and other polyneuropathies
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
CRPS Type I and II diagnosis, treatment assessment, functional impact, and long-term prognosis with pain medicine subspecialty expertise
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Detailed evaluation of persistent symptoms following concussion including headaches, cognitive dysfunction, and vestibular issues
Chronic Pain Conditions
Neuropathic pain, chronic headaches, complex pain syndromes assessed with dual fellowship pain medicine expertise
Headache & Migraine
Post-traumatic headache, chronic migraine, tension-type headache, and other headache disorders with subspecialty expertise
Seizures & Epilepsy
Post-traumatic epilepsy, driving capacity, functional implications of seizure disorders, and medication management assessment
Movement Disorders
Parkinson's disease, tremor, dystonia, and other movement disorders including work-related and traumatic cases
Dizziness & Vertigo
Vestibular disorders, post-traumatic dizziness, balance dysfunction, and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Functional Neurological Disorder
Assessment and differentiation of functional vs organic neurological symptoms with evidence-based diagnostic criteria
Occupational Neurotoxicity
Pesticide exposure neuropathy, solvent-induced encephalopathy, heavy metal toxicity, and other occupational neurological conditions
Other Neurological Conditions
Multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, autonomic dysfunction, and any other neurological condition requiring medicolegal assessment
About Dr Ron Granot
Highly Qualified Neurologist with Extensive Medicolegal Experience
Dr Ron Granot is a Sydney-based consultant neurologist with comprehensive medicolegal experience spanning over 8 years. He has completed hundreds of independent medical examinations and reports for motor accident claims, workers compensation cases, personal injury matters, and TPD claims.
Qualifications & Accreditations
- MBBS (Hons I), BMedSc (Hons I) – University Medal, UNSW 1999
- FRACP – Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
- Dual fellowship training in Neurophysiology and Pain Medicine
- SIRA Accredited for CNS, Spine and Peripheral Nerves
- Accredited Medical Assessor, Personal Injury Commission NSW
- Member, Australian Association of Neurologists
- Conjoint Lecturer, University of New South Wales
Dr Granot maintains an active clinical practice at East Neurology in Bondi Junction and has recently launched Autonomics Australia, a specialized autonomic testing laboratory. His academic appointment at UNSW ensures he remains current with the latest developments in neurology.
With over 15 years of neurological practice, Dr Granot brings a depth of clinical experience that informs his medicolegal work. His dual fellowship training in neurophysiology and pain medicine provides unique expertise for complex cases involving nerve injuries and chronic pain.
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📅 Typical Turnaround
1-2 weeks from examination to final report delivery. Rush reports available when required for urgent court dates or settlement negotiations.