Last week we discussed whether you needed a lawyer and whether you had planned ahead and considered this question BEFORE the need arises and when you are not stressed. We then discussed how important a good Med/Legal report is to maximizing the value of an accident case.
This report is the single most important factor in getting more money for an injury victim and should be written as a report, not a summary of notes. Most “local” doctors fall into this category…and have unknowingly been writing reports wrong for years,…thus unknowingly decreasing the value of CV patient’s Accident cases. When we don’t get enough money on a soft tissue cases, we have to beg the doctor to reduce their bill.
There is an art to writing a helpful med legal report. For years Gribow was a Faculty member at the annual International College of Orthopedic Surgeons Conference where he taught, “How to Write a Med/Legal Report” at their Annual Conference in Beverly Hills. Each doctor was gifted 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 those damages the patient is able to prove are from the accident. 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. Gribow has also lectured to local colleges.
Here are a few reasons to retain an a lawyer. S/he advises and recommends you on correct decisions and
- Prepares and investigates.
- Stop Adjusters calls
- Gets a Body Shop
- Helps with Lien Medical Treatment
- Gets the Police Report
- Pays Costs
- Advises you regarding social media, usually meaning take down all social media.
- Investigate and collects evidence.
10.Find all insurance coverage.
- Gets medical bills paid.
12.Protect you from medical office creditors
13.Answer your questions throughout the process.
- Evaluate evidence and estimates value of jury vs settlement through negotiation/mediation/arbitration.
- Advise whether to accept offers or counteroffer.
- Decide how much money should be spent going to court, based on the likely outcome
- Negotiate settlement with insurance companies
- Prepare for trial…if no good offer.
- Most importantly, a lawyer who can assist local CV Doctors who were not taught How to Write a Med/Legal Report in their Medical School.
You are Retaining Highly Rated Lawyer who during his career has been: 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.
- Free Consultation with owner of the law firm, not an assistant
- A Lawyer with a heart…(awarded Mr. Charity).
- Accident Cases: only retain someone who has also been 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!
21.Guide 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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“Don’t talk to the police/insurance companies without your lawyers ok”, because “Silence is Golden and Handcuffs are Silver”. It’s not what you say, but what the insurance company/police, thought they heard you say.” They are “Not on Your Side”; “you are NOT in Good Hands” and “Your Friendly Neighbor” will not give you a “Piece of the Rock.”
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Gribow Advises: SHUT UP!
“Don’t talk to the police/insurance companies without your lawyers ok”, because “Silence is Golden and Handcuffs are Silver”. It’s not what you say, but what the insurance company/police, thought they heard you say.” They are “Not on Your Side”; “you are NOT in Good Hands” and “Your Friendly Neighbor” will not give you a “Piece of the Rock.”
“DON’T DRINK/DRIVE/TEXT. TAXI’S/UBER ARE CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME.
REMEMBER, YOUR DOG WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY YOU DIDN’T COME HOME!”
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Upon the advice of attorney Dale Gribow, I exercise my right to remain silent until you contact him at 760.837.7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.com for his OK. He advises, the VOLUNTARY FIELD SOBRIETY (FST) and BREATH TEST at the scene, are OPTIONAL (unless one is on probation). Thus, I elect not to take them, if that is correct. I want to cooperate and am happy to take a BLOOD TEST.
