Last week we discussed a med/legal reports importance to maximizing the value of an accident case. In my opinion it’s the most important factor in getting TOP DOLLAR and should be written as a report, not a summary of notes. Most “local” doctor’s med schools didn’t teach how to write a report and have unknowingly been writing reports wrong for years and unknowingly decreasing the value of our Accident cases. When we don’t get enough money on soft tissue cases, we have to beg the doctor to reduce their bill and they don’t realize most of the reason is “their poor report”.
Gribow taught the art of writing a helpful med legal report as a Faculty member at the annual International College of Orthopedic Surgeons Conference and to local medical groups and colleges. He taught, “How to Write a Med/Legal Report” and gifted each doctor his 50 page Treating Physicians Manual, providing an “update on the management of back pain and back injury.”
Unfortunately most doctors don’t realize that stating the patient has recovered and is ok, or symptom free…is the KISS OF DEATH for the client… and attorney. Instead, they should consider, “Prognosis is Guarded.”
Doctors must understand the Insurance companies only pay for those damages the patient is able to prove are from the accident. When a client describes his/her injuries, it’s best not to say “I can’t do…” Instead consider, “It hurts when I try to, or I am not able to do it as well”. The Medical Report arguably should read, there is a 50% chance the patient will not make a full recovery, rather than a 50% chance of a full recovery.
Reasons to retain a lawyer: Advises and recommends correct decisions; Prepares and investigates; Stops Adjusters calls; Gets a Body Shop; Helps with Lien Medical Treatment; Gets the Police Report; Pays Costs; Advises regarding social media removal; Investigates and collects evidence; Finds all insurance coverage;
Gets medical bills paid; Protects you from medical creditors; Answers your questions throughout the process;
Evaluates evidence and estimates value of jury vs settlement through negotiation/mediation/arbitration;
Advises whether to accept offer or counteroffer; Decides how much money should be spent going to court, based on the likely outcome; Negotiates settlement with insurance companies; Prepares for trial…if no good offer; assists local CV Doctors who were not taught How to Write a Med/Legal Report in their Medical School; s/he is a Lawyer who has been rated: AV Martindale Hubbell Preeminent, 10.0/5 Star Avvo Superb, Google 5 Star, Top Lawyer PS Life and Inland Empire Magazine; Community Activist respected by the court (Man of the Year 9 times, Dale Gribow Day 4 Times); offers a Free Consultation with owner of the law firm, not an assistant; is a lawyer with a heart…(awarded Mr. Charity); with a PI only retain someone who has also been an Accident Victim and walked in your shoes. DON’T LET ANYONE WHO HASN’T BEEN IN YOUR SHOES, TELL YOU HOW TO TIE YOUR LACES!; guides you and your doctors, for instance when describing your injuries, it’s best not to say “I can’t do…” Instead consider, “It Hurts when I try to…”; “I am not able to do it as well”. The Medical Report arguably should read, there is a 50% chance, the patient will not make a full recovery, rather than a 50% chance of a full recovery.
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