Why insurance claims for soft tissue injury are so critical?

Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 06:39 pm Post Subject:

Each case is based on its own merits. Some folks suggest 2x or 3x the medical expenses, but this is not always a reasonable amount. You pretty much have to decide what you think your damages are worth.

Your wife's anxiety in traffic is understandable and not uncommon, but it should dissipate with time. How much time? Could be a few months to a few years. But it will fade, unless she's succumbed to PTSD. To be compensated for that will require a fairly extensive psych evaluation by your side and the at-fault party's as well.

Posted: Fri May 23, 2014 12:58 am Post Subject: lumbar sprain/strain

I work with. Disabled. Adults. While. Assisting. A client. In a wheelchair. Up on to a van. That was did not have. Wheelchair. Access. The client. Fell on me and i had to lift. The client. Up off me. After. That i had to lift. Her wheelchair. Up on to the van.. .and. normally. The company. I work. For. Suppose. To supply. A wheel chair. Access. Van. But they. Rented. One. Cause. The bus.They. Have. Was in the shop. . Can i sue them for. That. When. It was there Fault? ?? :twisted:

Posted: Fri May 23, 2014 04:56 am Post Subject:

April . . .

Your injuries are covered under Workers' Compensation laws which normally prevent you from suing your employer. Where folks end up in litigation over WC injuries is the determination of the degree of disability.

You are free to contact any WC attorney of your choosing and obtain a free consultation about your situation.

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2014 01:15 pm Post Subject: BI settlements for soft tissue injuries

I think everyone needs to look at the whole aspect of the claims. Each person is diffrent and each claim is handled diffrently.

Vehicle now days are designed to absorbe the impact so it doesn't get transferred to the occupants of the vehicle so when you have vey little damage based upon a bio-mechanical standpoint you should have no injury or a very minor injury that will resolve on it's own.

With that being said there is nothing wrong with going to the emergency room or your primary doctor to be evaluated and if they feel a referral for additional treatment is needed they will give you one.

Also the provider you choose has a great deal to do with how the insurance companies evaluate your claim. Insurance companies now days track the relationships between attorneys and providers. They alos look at the reputation of the providers as well. If you go to an attorney who sends you to a chiropractor without the recommendation of a medical doctor it will be viewed diffrently. On the same note if you go to a doctor who has a history of over treating or being excessive in their treatment then that is looked at as well.


So to summarize if you are involved in and accident by all means go to be evaluation in the emergency room or your primary doctor. If they feel that additional care is needed they will send you. Most insurance companies don't change their evaluation based upon attorney involvement. The only diffrence is some people accept the first offer the insurance compaies puts out when all they really need to do is say they are looking for more and negotiate with the insurance company. Attorneys like to say they will get you a third more in your settlement but they take 33% of your settlement and then deduct any fees involved which in most cases will cause you to receive less than you would have received on your own. There is some additional work you have to do the present the claim on your own such as submittting your medical records and bills for review.

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 08:18 pm Post Subject: car accident

My daughter was in a wreck, not her fault totaled her car, gave her $12000.00 do get another car. They want to pay med bills which total $4400.00, $660.00 lost wages and
$3500 general damages. Do you think the $3500 in general damages is fair?

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 06:05 am Post Subject:

Do you think the $3500 in general damages is fair?

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 03:42 pm Post Subject: 3 year old toe.

My son who is 3 opened a door to a establishment. In doing so the weather stripping at the bottom of the door was not attached properly, and the metal sliced the tip of his toe. I know from a previous incident with myself, they really don't stitch that area. We bought bandages, ointments, etc. And took care of it on our own. We sent pictures of when it happened and pictures throughout the healing process. That company wants to know what kind of monetary compensation I would like. I have no idea what to say. Any suggestions would be great.

Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 05:40 pm Post Subject:

Is your child going to be permanently disabled? If not, in my opinion, you should only ask for your out-of-pocket expenses to be reimbursed. But most people will want thousands or millions of dollars. So what's it worth to you? Will the money go into your pocket or into a savings account for your child?

Instead, I would ask, "Why would you negligently allow your 3-year-old child to do this? Don't you feel a little responsibility for his injury?"

Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 09:43 pm Post Subject: Soft tissue injury

I have $15,000.00 in medical thus far n another $15,000.00 yet to recieve,what would my case be worth after legal fees?

Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 12:02 am Post Subject:

No one here knows anything about your matter and no one can answer that question for you. Attorneys take 30%-40% off the top of the settlement/judgment you get. You can do the math.