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Forensic SLP | TBI, Nursing Home Neglect & Capacity Expert

EJT Communication Consultant LLC logo – speech-language pathology and neuro-forensic consulting brand.

​Unlocking the "Hidden 40%" of Case Value in TBI and Medical Malpractice Litigation.
Helping Personal Injury and Med-Mal teams turn "clean" MRIs and complex medical records into policy-limit demands.
Licensed & Ready in 8 States: AZ, CA, CO, FL, NM, PA, VA, & WA.
[Order 48-Hour Case Merit Screen – $750] [Download Forensic CV]

EJT Communication Consultant LLC logo – speech-language pathology and neuro-forensic consulting brand.

The "Hardware vs. Software" Gap Most medical exams focus on the Hardware (brain structure/imaging). They miss the Software (how the brain actually functions, communicates, and manages safety).

 

When a client’s MRI is reported as "Normal" but their life is functionally ruined, you have an Invisible TBI. I provide the objective clinical data needed to prove the functional "Software" damage that justifies a high-value settlement.

Our forensic services
Objective Evidence for Complex Legal Matters

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Executive Function

For Personal Injury & Catastrophic Injury Litigation, Standard neuro exams often miss high-level deficits that make a client unemployable. I quantify:​

  • The Executive Function Wall: Proving why a client can sequence simple tasks but collapses under professional demands.

  • Social-Pragmatic Loss: Documenting the personality changes and "lost filter" that represent a catastrophic loss of quality of life.

  • Communication Reliability Review™: Protecting your client from being misinterpreted during depositions due to neurological symptoms.

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Nursing Home Neglect & Airway Safety

For Medical Malpractice & Elder Abuse Litigation, Choking and aspiration are rarely accidents; they are systemic failures in the standard of care. I audit the nuances buried in clinical logs:

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  • Silent Aspiration Detection: Identifying clinical markers of distress ignored by staff.

  • Diet Consistency Errors: Proving when a facility failed to follow MBS/FEES dietary restrictions.

  • Respiratory Failure Audits: Analyzing ventilator weaning and tracheostomy safety failures.

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Testamentary Capacity & Forensic Reliability

For Probate, Estate Litigation, & Criminal Defense, Linguistic data is evidence. I determine if an individual possessed the cognitive-communication capacity to perform legal actions:

  • Testamentary Capacity: Did the senior understand the contract they signed?

  • Miranda Waiver Validity: Did a language deficit prevent a "knowing and intelligent" waiver?

  • Malingering vs. Deficit: Using differential diagnosis to distinguish genuine impairment from intentional performance.

EJT Communication Consultant provides two tiers of litigation support based on jurisdictional requirements:

Tier 1: Full Forensic Evaluations

Licensed States: AZ, CA, CO, FL, NM, PA, VA, WA

Includes direct patient assessment, standardized testing, and diagnostic reporting.

 

Best for: Proving damages, competency, and providing trial testimony.

Direct interaction with the client is available in these jurisdictions.

Tier 2: Nationwide Strategic Consulting

All Other States (Record Review Only)

Expert "Behind-the-Scenes" analysis of existing records, transcripts, and opposing reports.

 

Best for: Early case strategy, deposition prep, and identifying "Red Flags" for merit.

No direct client contact; consulting is limited to record-based forensic analysis.

Stop Guessing. Start Auditing. 

Don’t commit to a $10,000 expert retainer for a "dud" file.

Option A: 48-Hour Case Merit Screen ($750 Flat Fee) I provide a rapid clinical record audit to identify "red flags" for hidden functional damages. Within 48 business hours, you’ll know if the case supports a high-value demand. [Button: Pay & Start My Screen]

 

Option B: Pre-Trial Communication Risk Review™ Strategic analysis of deposition readiness and statement reliability. We bridge the gap between "clinical stability" and "legal reliability" to ensure your case strategy holds up under cross-examination. 

Bridging the Gap Between Imaging and Reality.

Standard neuro-imaging often misses the functional breakdown that drives 7-figure damages. I specialize in identifying the "invisible" markers of TBI that defense experts overlook:

  • Executive Function Failure: Beyond the MRI.

  • Social-Pragmatic Collapse: Proving why they are no longer "the same person."

  • Merit Screening: A 48-hour clinical audit to protect your firm's time and resources.

Apply for an Executive Function Wall™ Audit

FAQ

  • Why an SLP instead of a Neurologist?
    Neurologists look at scans; I look at function. I quantify the "Invisible TBI" symptoms that a neurologist may overlook but a jury will understand.

  • What if the MRI is "Normal"?
    Many catastrophic injuries (like Diffuse Axonal Injury) don't show up on standard imaging. My functional data provides the objective proof needed to overcome a "clean" scan.

  • Do you work for Defense or Plaintiff?
     I provide objective, scientifically-grounded analysis for both sides, ensuring that every demand or defense is rooted in clinical truth.

Licensed in: AZ, CA, CO, FL, NM, PA, VA, WA. Telepractice available nationwide for Record Review & Consulting.

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Erica Thomas, MS, CCC-SLP Forensic SLP Consultant

📧 ejtcommunicationconsultant@gmail.com

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