Behind the Scenes with a Personal Injury Lawyer
After you have actually been in an accident, a car crash, a slip and fall or some other type of injury occurrence and when you look for treatment you will most likely be asked to rank your pain. Traditionally it is a number from 1-10. 1 usually being referred to as very little discomfort and 10 being referred to as the worst agony you can possibly imagine.
The problem with this self reporting is that it is all subjective. Is your discomfort that you rate at an 8 out of 10, the same level of pain that I rate at 6 out of 10? It is essential to give the most accurate information so that your medical professionals can use the details to make the very best medical choices for your care.
When you have a continuing level of pain that lasts over months, a problem occurs. You have actually gone through medical professional’s visits, possibly had medication and injections for pain and chiropractic care or physical therapy and you are still having pain. When you are asked how much your pain at level 8 out 10 has actually improved, let’s say you tell them it is now at a 6 out of 10. Fine. Later. However, when your lawyer provides your claim to the other side’s insurer the adjuster is going to argue that 1. your discomfort ratings are not very accurate or 2. the treatment you endured over a the last several months did not equal the cost reflected in the medical bills. That’s the inherent issue with an injury that triggers pain, its effects are subjective.
The insurance company enlist physicians that will not only state the obvious, but the will ask why you are still having discomfort despite months of treatment and that time has passed because the injury accident. The lawyers for the insurance provider will potentially argue that your pain scale is overstated, that you merely want to receive a bigger award. Their medical professionals will often say that “most” “soft tissue” injuries will get better on their own in about six weeks. Is there anything you can do? Of course you can do whatever that your physicians and medical professionals suggest you do to get better.
One thing you can do is keep a pain journal in which you write down how you are feeling every day, making note of your pain over time and noting what things may worsen your condition. Most notably you need to employ an injury attorney who advocate for you, who will set forth the factual information of your case to the insurer (and their legal representatives who try to downplay your injuries and the effects thereof). Your task is to improve, to get better. Let your lawyer fight your legal battles for you.
Have you been injured? Are you experiencing pain? Do you need to consult with a personal injury attorney who will have your back? Do not hesitate to call the law offices of Kyle Scott in Tustin. 714-544-1460. Call today for a free consutation. It’s true when we say, if you are hurt we can help!