Defense Radiology Review

Defense Radiology Report Review Services

When injury claims involve medical imaging, radiology findings often become the foundation of the plaintiff’s narrative.
Small misinterpretations, selective language, or unsupported conclusions can significantly inflate perceived case value.

Galaxy Readers provides independent defense radiology report reviews designed to bring clarity, accuracy, and objectivity back into the analysis.

Our subspecialty radiologists carefully evaluate imaging studies to determine whether reported findings truly support the alleged mechanism, timing, and severity of injury. This review allows defense counsel to assess exposure early and respond with confidence.

Why Defense Radiology Review Matters

Radiology reports are frequently relied upon by treating providers and retained experts, yet they are not always interpreted through a litigation lens.

In many cases, imaging findings may reflect:

  • Pre-existing or age-related degeneration

  • Chronic conditions unrelated to the incident

  • Incidental findings presented as causative

  • Language implying trauma without objective imaging support

An expert defense radiology review helps distinguish what is medically supported from what is assumed.

What Our Radiologists Evaluate

Each defense radiology report review includes detailed assessment of imaging findings, with attention to:

  • Acute versus chronic characteristics

  • Evidence of trauma or lack thereof

  • Degenerative and age-related changes

  • Imaging markers related to timing and chronicity

  • Consistency between findings and alleged mechanism of injury

  • Absence of edema, inflammation, or structural disruption

This level of analysis often reveals key differentiators that materially impact causation and valuation.

Supporting Defense Strategy

Objective radiology review allows defense teams to:

  • Challenge unsupported injury narratives

  • Clarify causation assumptions

  • Identify weaknesses early in the claim lifecycle

  • Support negotiation and mediation strategy

  • Prepare for deposition and expert coordination

By documenting both what is present and what is not imaging becomes a factual tool rather than a speculative one.

Independent, Subspecialty Expertise

Galaxy Readers works exclusively with board-certified, subspecialty-trained radiologists experienced in litigation-focused imaging review.

Our reviews are independent, evidence-based, and focused on providing clear, defensible insight that supports informed legal decision-making.

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If your case involves disputed imaging findings, Galaxy Readers can provide the objective analysis needed to assess exposure and support defense strategy. Contact Us