Require an independent medical examination, permanent impairment assessment or expert opinion? Submit a referral to arrange a medicolegal report with Dr Simon Clark.
A medicolegal assessment is an independent medical examination conducted by a qualified specialist to provide an objective opinion on injury, illness, or disability for legal, compensation, or insurance purposes.
Unlike a treating physician, a medicolegal examiner does not provide treatment or ongoing care. Their role is to deliver an evidence-based, impartial report that assists lawyers, insurers, employers, and courts in making informed decisions.
Dr Simon Clark is an experienced spinal neurosurgeon who provides medicolegal reports and independent medical opinions on spinal and neurological conditions, including injuries sustained through workplace accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and other trauma.
A medicolegal examination is conducted by an independent specialist who has no prior treating relationship with you. The purpose is to assess your injury or condition and provide an objective report to the requesting party.
Please note: Dr Clark acts as an independent examiner and cannot provide treatment recommendations or act as a treating doctor in the context of a medicolegal appointment.
Dr Simon Clark is a consultant spinal neurosurgeon with extensive experience providing independent medicolegal opinions across a wide range of spinal and neurological conditions. He has been engaged by law firms, insurers, and self-insured employers throughout Australia.
His medicolegal expertise includes:
Dr Clark provides reports that are clear, evidence-based, and defensible in legal proceedings. He is available for expert witness attendance at court where required.
Submitting a medicolegal referral to Dr Simon Clark is straightforward. The following steps outline what to expect:
For urgent matters or questions about the referral process, please contact our rooms directly.
To arrange a medicolegal examination with Dr Simon Clark, please complete the referral form. Include the purpose of the assessment, the relevant legal or compensation context, and any available medical records or imaging. Our team will be in touch to confirm availability and schedule your appointment.
If you don’t have a referral yet and would like to reach out with a general enquiry, please use go to our contact page.
Once we receive your request, our team will review the information and contact you to discuss appointment options and what we need next (for example, imaging reports). If we need anything further to progress your request, we’ll let you know.