How to Grade Low Back Injuries 0 - 6
[smart grades get paid]

Classification Slight
Grade II
Physiologic Consequence Possible
Description Disc desiccation
Slight disc bulging

Grades are described on a 6 point scale. Grading the severity of your patient's injuries are crucial in determining:

  type of care
  duration of care
  if testing or specialists needed
  outcome probabilities
  value of Personal Injury case

For a copy of the entire low back survey of the 6 Grade Chart contact johntawlian@shawnsteel.com





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DON'T DO THIS!

Guido while stopped for a light, he was rear ended by defendant. Guido's car damage was $500.00

Defendant admitted liability.

Guido suffered from persistent back pain and lost the ability to continue his profession as a cabinetmaker. Guido's wife and passenger Geraldine did not file a claim.

Initially Guido demanded $112,000. He claimed he lost over $100,000 in cabinet work. At trial, Guido then lowered his demand to $80,000.

The jury awarded $300 for loss income, $6,543.00 in medical costs and $500 for his car.

Tevini vs. Heisler CIV 100 4581, Marin Superior Sept 13, 2012. Hon. M Lynn Duryee.


PRACTICE TIPS
  Guaranteed loser --- 1st sign - MIST
  Wife not hurt in same accident
  Outrageous loss of earnings claim
  No proof of permanent injury
  No ambulance of ER care

These cases almost never succeed in court. Never take a lien on MIST [minor impact soft tissue] charge all cash---unless there is med pay.

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