Expert Witness Chiropractor Rhode Island — Cityside Chiropractic
Quick Answers — Expert Witness Chiropractic Services
What is an expert witness chiropractor? An expert witness chiropractor is a licensed chiropractic physician who is qualified to provide clinical opinion testimony in legal proceedings — including depositions, arbitrations, and trials — on matters within the scope of chiropractic expertise.
What qualifications should an expert witness chiropractor have? Formal expert witness qualification through an accredited program, advanced postgraduate credentials, clinical experience in the relevant injury type, and the ability to defend clinical opinions under cross-examination.
Is Dr. Mulak available for both plaintiff and defense matters? Yes. Cityside Chiropractic provides expert witness services in both plaintiff and defense matters in Rhode Island personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
What expert witness services does Cityside Chiropractic provide? Independent medical examinations, narrative reports, record review and written opinion, deposition testimony, causation analysis, and AMA Guides impairment ratings.
Expert Witness Qualifications
Dr. Mark J. Mulak, DC, MBA, MS, DACBSP®, DACRB, DAIPM, RMSK®, ICSC holds expert witness qualification through Cleveland University — a formal credentialing process establishing the clinical knowledge, documentation standards, and testimony capabilities required for expert witness work in personal injury litigation.
Full Credential Set:
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Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Master of Science (MS)
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Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP®)
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Diplomate, American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board (DACRB)
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Diplomate, Academy of Integrative Pain Management (DAIPM)
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Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSK®)
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Integrated Clinical Spine Credentialing (ICSC)
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Expert Witness Qualified — Cleveland University
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Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Compliance — Drexel University / Thomas R. Kline School of Law
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Rhode Island ACA State Delegate
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Author — The Objective Injury Model: A Plaintiff Attorney's Guide to Objective Documentation in Motor Vehicle Injury Cases (ISBN 979-8-9955795-0-2)
Clinical Expertise Relevant to Expert Witness Matters
Dr. Mulak's expert witness work is grounded in 20+ years of exclusive personal injury and motor vehicle accident clinical practice in Rhode Island. The clinical areas most relevant to expert witness matters include:
Cervical Spine Injury and Instability PostureRay CRMA radiographic mensuration identifying segmental instability and AOMSI — the structural finding most commonly at issue in cervical spine PI litigation. AMA Guides Sixth Edition impairment rating methodology.
Post-Concussion Syndrome and Mild TBI Objective documentation of post-concussion oculomotor dysfunction (RightEye), vestibular deficits (BTrackS), and cognitive impairment (CNS Vital Signs) — the functional findings most commonly disputed in concussion litigation.
Whiplash Biomechanics Mechanism analysis connecting collision dynamics to specific cervical spine injury patterns. Low-speed collision biomechanics and the relationship between vehicle damage and occupant injury forces.
Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Injury RMSK-credentialed musculoskeletal ultrasound findings — rotator cuff pathology, tendinopathy, bursitis — directly relevant to shoulder and extremity injury claims.
AMA Guides Impairment Rating AMA Guides Sixth Edition whole person impairment ratings for cervical and lumbar spine injuries in both personal injury and workers' compensation matters.
Causation Analysis Mechanism-specific causation analysis connecting collision dynamics to identified clinical findings — the foundation of expert causation opinion in PI and WC litigation.
Expert Witness Services
Cityside Chiropractic provides the following expert witness services in Rhode Island personal injury and workers' compensation matters. Each service is described in detail on its dedicated page.
Independent Medical Examination (IME) → Objective clinical evaluation of an examinee's injuries, functional status, and causation — for both plaintiff and defense matters. Written IME report provided.
Narrative Reports → PI-structured clinical documentation of treating patients — completed within 48 hours, formatted for attorney and insurance review, and structured to withstand defense expert scrutiny.
Record Review and Written Opinion → Comprehensive review of medical records, imaging studies, and prior clinical documentation — with written opinion on causation, injury characterization, standard of care, and/or impairment.
Deposition Testimony → Expert witness deposition testimony in Rhode Island personal injury and workers' compensation matters. Deposition experience in WC and MVA cases.
Causation Opinion → Written causation analysis connecting the accident mechanism to identified clinical findings — addressing the specific causation questions most commonly at issue in Rhode Island PI and WC litigation.
AMA Guides Impairment Rating → AMA Guides Sixth Edition whole person impairment ratings for cervical and lumbar spine injuries based on CRMA mensuration findings meeting AOMSI criteria.
Plaintiff and Defense Availability
Dr. Mulak provides expert witness services in both plaintiff and defense matters. Availability for defense IME, record review, and written opinion is subject to case-specific conflict review.
Rhode Island attorneys seeking expert witness chiropractic services in personal injury or workers' compensation matters are invited to contact Cityside Chiropractic directly to discuss case-specific needs and availability.
Contact for Expert Witness Inquiries
Dr. Mark J. Mulak, DC, MBA, MS, DACBSP®, DACRB, DAIPM, RMSK®, ICSC Expert Witness Qualified — Cleveland University
Cityside Chiropractic 480 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 900 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910 (401) 272-5710 drmulak@citysidechiropractic.com citysidechiropractic.com
Expert witness inquiries are handled directly by Dr. Mulak. Please contact by phone or email to discuss case-specific needs and scheduling.