Shawn Steel Law Firm
PI Email Alert
November 1, 2016
Sam Collins, Gary Lewkovich and I agree that PI claims will be challenged in the next 24 months if:
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There are no GOALS OF CARE stated in your chart notes--much like physical therapists are now required.
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No home exercise is documented.
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Need proof of Functional Improvement.
Each of these subjects were discussed at our recent Annual PI Summit last weekend. We will address these issues in future PI alerts showing how each is proved.
Dr Lewkovich uses the 5th Edition, AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment,
I prefer the 6th Edition.
You will see upcoming discussions each methodology and how you may choose one to best suit your practice.
Ask now for a simple proof of disability document entitled Pain Disability Questionnaire [pdq] required by the 6th edition.
Contact Johntawlian@shawnsteel.com for your copy.
| • | Abrasions | |
| • | Bruises | |
| • | Lacerations | |
| • | Muscle Tears | |
| • | Facet Syndromes | |
| • | Disc Herniations | |
| • | Vascular traumas | |
| • | Traumatic Brain Injuries | |
| • | Burns | |
| • | Spinal Cord Injuries |
Katherine claimed chiropractic care was necessary from injuries she received when rear-ended by defendant.
Defendant claimed she could not have been injured because her passenger didn't claim she was hurt. Nor was her car towed. Nor did she attend the ER. An interesting twist.
At trial Katherine claimed migraine headaches and lost wages. She asked for $8000. Defendant offered $3500.
The Jury awarded $5.580 based on $2080 in total medical bills.
San Diego Superior Court, Hon. Richard Strauss. August 30, 2016. 37-2015 00019712 CU
Practice Tips
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Even small cases go to court
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No one made money here
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The jury honored DC care
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But the patient did not have 'residual' life time issues
CCA District
Stockton - Nov. 15th
"Ethical Considerations in Personal Injury"
Approved for 2 mandated CE hours in ethics & law
All Doctors are welcome to join us
For questions e-mail:
John Tawlian
Let the debate begin. Dr. Gary will present his view. I will suggest a practical middle course entitled No More Narrative - Instead Use the Bullet Point PI Report.
Your Practice
1) What % of your practice is PI?
| 0-25% - 64.29% | |
| 26-50% - 14.29% | |
| 51-75% - 7.14% | |
| 76-100% - 14.29% |
2) What % of your practice is Work Comp?
| 0-25% - 92.86% | |
| 26-50% - 7.14% | |
| 51-75% - 0% | |
| 76-100% - 0% |
3) What % of your practice is Private Insurance?
| 0-25% - 85.71% | |
| 26-50% - 14.29% | |
| 51-75% - 0% | |
| 76-100% - 0% |
4) What % of your practice is Cash?
| 0-25% - 35.71% | |
| 26-50% - 14.29% | |
| 51-75% - 28.57% | |
| 76-100% - 21.43% |
