Pittsburgh Whiplash Expert Witness Chiropractor
Auto Injury & Spine Evaluation in Allegheny County
Expert Witness Services for Whiplash and Auto Injury Cases in Allegheny County
Dr. Richard Falcone is a Pittsburgh chiropractor who provides expert witness services for whiplash and automobile injury cases throughout Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. His work focuses on the objective evaluation and documentation of spine injuries that are frequently overlooked in motor vehicle collision cases.
Attorneys retain Dr. Falcone when a case requires more than a routine diagnosis — particularly when injury severity is disputed, symptoms persist, or ligament damage is suspected despite “normal” imaging.
Areas of Specialization
Whiplash injuries often involve damage to the supporting ligaments of the cervical spine that cannot be seen through standard exams or routine imaging. When these injuries are missed, patients may be improperly diagnosed, and the true extent of impairment may never be documented.
Dr. Falcone specializes in the evaluation of spine trauma associated with auto accidents, including ligament injuries that can cause spinal instability in the cervical and lumbar regions and affect long-term function. His clinical focus allows him to identify injury patterns that commonly go undetected in whiplash cases.
Alteration of Motion Segment Integrity (AOMSI) Expert Evaluation
One of the most significant injuries Dr. Falcone evaluates is Alteration of Motion Segment Integrity (AOMSI) — a severe spine injury recognized by the American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
AOMSI involves ligament damage that results in abnormal motion between vertebral segments. According to the AMA Guides, this injury carries a 25% Whole Person Impairment rating and is considered comparable in severity to spinal fusion or major compression fractures. Because AOMSI cannot be reliably detected by visual inspection alone, objective diagnostic protocols are required.
Dr. Falcone has specialized training in the use of Diagnostic Radiographic Mensuration Analysis (DRMA), the computerized method mandated by the AMA to measure vertebral translation and angular motion with precision.
Published Authority on Overlooked Whiplash Injuries
Dr. Falcone is a co-author of The $66,000 Neck Injury… And How Not to Be Misdiagnosed, an educational publication addressing the widespread failure to identify severe ligament injuries in whiplash patients.
The book explains why injuries such as AOMSI are often overlooked, how strict AMA diagnostic criteria apply, and why proper identification plays a critical role in understanding long-term impairment and prognosis. This publication is used as a reference by medical and legal professionals seeking clarity on complex whiplash injuries.
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Pittsburgh Chiropractor Qualified as an Expert Witness
Dr. Falcone’s expert opinions are grounded in:
Adherence to AMA Guides and impairment standards
Objective, measurable diagnostic findings
Clear documentation designed for legal review
He provides attorneys with medical evaluations and testimony that are defensible, reproducible, and aligned with accepted standards, reducing speculation and conflicting interpretations.
Expert Witness Services for Personal Injury Attorneys
Dr. Falcone works with personal injury attorneys handling cases involving motor vehicle collisions, disputed injury severity, and long-term spine impairment. His services include expert medical evaluation, impairment assessment, record review, deposition testimony, and trial testimony when appropriate.
His expert witness practice is focused exclusively on Allegheny County, allowing him to maintain availability and familiarity with local litigation environments.
Professional Approach to Medical-Legal Evaluation
Dr. Falcone approaches expert witness work with the understanding that accurate diagnosis protects both the injured individual and the integrity of the legal process. His role is not advocacy, but clarity — determining whether a serious injury exists, documenting it properly, and explaining the findings in a medically sound and understandable manner.
Contact a Pittsburgh Whiplash Expert Witness
Attorneys seeking a Pittsburgh chiropractor expert witness for whiplash, auto injury, or suspected AOMSI (Alteration of Motion Segment Integrity) cases in Allegheny County may contact Dr. Richard Falcone through the attorney inquiry form.
Falcone Chiropractic
Pittsburgh / Allegheny County, PA
412-831-3607
rico@falconechiropractic.com
Curriculum vitae and attorney references are available upon request.
Expert Witness Fee Schedule
Dr. Falcone maintains a professional, standardized expert witness fee schedule outlining rates for case review, report preparation, depositions, and trial testimony.
The fee schedule is provided for attorney reference and reflects professional expert witness services related to whiplash and auto injury cases.