expert witness
Dr. Sun-Suslow provides expert witness testimony and consultation services for personal injury cases. Typical cases involve:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Stroke
- Dementias
- Brain Tumors
- Hypoxia/Anoxia
- Substance Abuse
- Depression/Anxiety
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Non-credible Neurocognitive Symptoms
older adult capacity
Capacity evaluations are used to determine if an older adult is experiencing a mental health and/or neurocognitive disorder that is affecting their functional/decisional abilities. This type of evaluation typically includes:
- An interview with the older adult and key informants
- Cognitive and psychological testing to establish and stage a diagnosis if applicable
- A decisional ability assessment (e.g. financial decision making for cases of wills, contracts)
- Identification of needed adaptations and environmental support
- Integration of findings with relevant legal standards
