Preventing Inflated Claim Valuation Through Objective Radiology Analysis

Preventing Inflated Claim Valuation Through Objective Radiology Analysis

In injury litigation, one of the most critical challenges is determining what injuries are truly attributable to the reported incident and what findings are unrelated, pre-existing, or incidental.

Without objective imaging analysis, claims can escalate quickly based on misinterpreted radiology reports, overstated severity, or assumptions unsupported by medical evidence. These issues often drive inflated valuations long before litigation strategy is fully developed.

An independent second radiology opinion provides the clarity defense teams need to evaluate exposure accurately and respond with confidence.

Galaxy Readers specializes in identifying the distinctions that matter most in injury-related litigation. Our subspecialty radiologists review imaging studies with precision, evaluating for chronic degeneration, age-related change, prior injury, and incidental findings that are frequently mischaracterized as acute trauma.

These distinctions can materially impact causation analysis and claim valuation — yet they are often overlooked in initial clinical interpretations.

In addition, our radiologists assess whether the imaging findings align with the alleged mechanism of injury. When reported symptoms, biomechanics, or timing do not correspond with expected radiologic patterns, our experts identify and document those inconsistencies.

This analysis provides defense counsel with evidence-based support to challenge unsupported injury narratives before they escalate into high-exposure litigation.

Clear, Litigation-Focused Insight

Our reports are designed to be clear, concise, and directly applicable to legal decision-making. Imaging findings are translated into practical insight that supports defense strategy, including:

  • Whether abnormalities reflect pre-existing or degenerative conditions

  • Whether findings are incidental or clinically meaningful

  • Whether imaging supports or contradicts the alleged mechanism of injury

  • Whether objective markers indicate chronic wear rather than recent trauma

By grounding case evaluation in subspecialty-level radiologic analysis, defense teams can ensure valuation reflects the true medical picture — not assumption, misinterpretation, or narrative inflation.

With Galaxy Readers as your radiology partner, defense counsel gains objective clarity that supports defensible positions, reduces unnecessary exposure, and strengthens litigation strategy from the outset.