Justifying future care is a crucial element when reporting out on your PI case. Insurance companies are happy when the doctor forgets to mention that the patient may not be 100% recovered. Fact is most people in a moderate to severe impact never fully recover.
“Leaving the door open” to future care is a means that will improve the VALUE of most PI cases.
Dr. Lewkovich, our PI GURU, has created a form that you should get from johntawlian@shawnsteel.com
Called “Determination of Future Care” will help answer the following questions:
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“How did you arrive at your estimate of 10 visits over the next 12 months?” |
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“What is your evidence to support this opinion?” |
The LA Times reported in the Nov 11, 2012 article researched that some 3 MD’s in Southern California are responsible for 34 patients’ deaths since 2005. One of the doctor’s was quoted saying “You can’t say, ‘No. You don’t have pain...You’re just seeking drugs.”
Some risks pill dispensers need to consider:
| 1. Risk factors include | |||
| A] | Substance abuser | ||
| B] | Mental health problems | ||
| C] | Past overdose | ||
| D] | Suicide attempt | ||
| E] | Past rehabilitation | ||
35% of the fatal overdosed patients were in their 50’s.
California Chiropractic Association
http://www.calchiro.org/
From the Oregon border to the Mexican. We examine any case in California to see if we can substantially help your patient. Just call our 800 number or check our web site:
Nicole Gillespie was stopped at a red light, when she was rear-ended by a SUV. With severe complaints to her lower back Nicole received chiropractic care she was referred to neuro-surgeon Jeffrey Gross [Laguna Niguel]. Nicole continued chiropractic care with epidural injections.
Plaintiff demanded defendant’s policy limits of $50,000. Defendant countered with $25,000. Defendants hired notorious neuroradiologist Stephen Rothman plus old hand Hillel Sperling, orthopedic surgeon. Defendant also hired Thomas J. Szabo, an accident recon expert. The total costs for the three experts easily exceeded $20,000.
The OC jury made short work of the low ball offer and awarded Nicole $55,353. That is some 5,353 over their demand. The Court awarded an additional $22,147 to Nicole Gillespie for her court costs. The total award was $77,353.
Gillespie vs. Truax 30/2011-0042529, OC Superior Court July 24, 2012 Judge Frederick Horn.
Working with quality MD’s usually enhance your patient’s case to most juries.
The California Board allows chiropractors to earn up to 6 hours of CE courses online. Imagine the advantages to you and your practice:
- NO more travel time
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Shawn Steel Online University wants you to experience online continuing education and it offers 20% OFF when you sign up for 6 hours from the 15 hours of approved courses ($25 savings)
Shawn Steel Online University courses have been approved by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. We offer comprehensive P.I. Courses beginning to end.
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