James L Mortensen

Dr. James L Mortensen

9416 Willowridge Court
Las Vegas, NV 89149
Mobile: 702-205-7002
Office: 702-205-7002
Introduction

Dr. James Mortensen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with advanced expertise in vestibular, neurological, and orthopedic rehabilitation. He specializes in post-concussion care, mTBI, whiplash injuries, dizziness and balance disorders, and complex musculoskeletal injuries. With over a decade of clinical experience and leadership across multiple high-volume outpatient clinics, I bring clear, evidence-based analysis to cases involving personal injury, standard of care, and functional capacity. I provide expert consultation, detailed medical record reviews, and courtroom testimony to support legal teams in understanding physical therapy care and outcomes.


Areas of Expertise
  • Brain Injury
  • Geriatrics
  • Neurology
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Personal Injury
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Spine Medicine

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – Touro University, 2014
Licensed Physical Therapist – State of Nevada
Dry Needling Level I Certified
Master-Level III Certified in Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation
Advanced Education in Management of Complex BPPV
Level I Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
Certified in LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s Rehabilitation
Certified in Applied Prevention and Health Promotion – Institute of Clinical Excellence
Certified in Spinal Manipulation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral) – Institute of Clinical Excellence
Advanced Training in Concussion Management
Advanced Education in Cervicogenic Dizziness Management
Certified in the Administration of Computerized Dynamic Posture Photography
Advanced Instruction in Infrared Video Oculography (IVOG) for Vestibular Assessment
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Guest lecturer on vestibular assessment and treatment at:
Pima Medical Institute
Carrington College
College of Southern Nevada (CSN)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Touro University – Doctor of Physical Therapy and PTA programs
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts (California)

Media Features:
Ed Bernstein Show – Topic: Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Management
News 3 Las Vegas – Fit Friday – Topic: In-Home Physical Therapy and Balance Training
The Vitamin Shoppe – “How to Reduce Pain When Performing Common Lifting Moves”
Care.com – “Fall Precautions: Expert Tips to Reduce Risks for Older Adults”
Las Vegas Sun / Vegas Inc. – “Physical Therapy Centers Help Patients Regain Their Balance One Step at a Time”
Best of Las Vegas – “FYZICAL Helping Improve Balance Before Falls”
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: None
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 1
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: mTBI, vestibular assessment and management
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 100%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 7 occasions
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2022
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 1.5 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, medical record review, expert opinion reports, deposition and trial testimony, standard of care analysis, functional mobility evaluation, documentation review, video analysis, case merit assessment, and plaintiff or defense support in personal injury, neurological, orthopedic, and balance-related cases. Available for phone or virtual consultation, as well as in-person site inspections or evaluations when appropriate.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Phone Consultation: $200/Hr
In-Person Meeting: $350/Hr
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Revier of Medical Records: $100 per 15 min incr.
Letters/Medical Opinions: $250 – 500*(DEPENDING ON DETAILS REQUESTED AND TIME SPENT PREPARING)
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Depositions: $400/HR (2 Hr MIN) (If travel is needed cost may vary)
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Expert Witness Fee to Testify at Trial: $2000 FOR BLOCK OF (4 HOURS). $4000 FOR FULL
DAY (8 HOURS).

References

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