Forensic Evaluations

Qualified Medical Examiner (QME)

Dr. LaPilusa is a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME), State of California, experienced in forensic evaluations of adults, injured workers, and personal injury claimants. Dr. LaPilusa provides the following evaluations:

• Agreed Medical Evaluations (AME)
• Panel, Applicant, and Defense Qualified Medical Exams
• Comprehensive Psychological Consultations

Medical-Legal Cases in Psychology

Dr. LaPilusa’s primary area of specialization is medical-legal cases in psychology addressing the following issues:

• Trauma
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Chronic pain
• Depression
• Anxiety
• General Labor/Employment
• Secondary gains/Malingering
• Assessment of cause of injury, need for treatment, and impairment rating
• Hostile work environment