March 12, 2024

Episode 4: Car Wrecks, Necks, & Checks (Part 1)

1 hour 4 minutes

SUMMARY:

In this podcast episode, Dr. Duncan and her husband, Will Maxey, a personal injury lawyer, discuss the importance of the conversation between chiropractors and personal injury lawyers. They breakdown the topics such as understanding personal injury cases and types of personal injury cases. Then, they tackle how personal injury clients transition into chiropractic patients. They cover topics that relate to chiropractors treating personal injury patients, checking for fault and insurance coverage, obtaining the FR-10 form, understanding the FR-10 and TR310 forms, and the benefits of working with an attorney. They talk about the importance of finding a trustworthy attorney, obtaining a doctor's lien, and sending the doctor's lien to the attorney and the liability carrier. They emphasize the importance of early treatment, and the role of medical evaluations when it comes to reimbursement. They also focus on the relationship between chiropractors and attorneys, emphasizing the need for trust and collaboration. This episode is a great resource for chiropractors who are navigating the complexities of personal injury cases.

TAKEAWAYS:

Personal injury cases involve injuries caused by someone else's negligence or recklessness.

Chiropractors should avoid making personal injury patients the focus of their practice due to the unpredictable nature of how long personal injury claims take to settle, as well as the risk inherent in all personal injury cases regarding liability and the amount of damages a jury might award.

It is important to establish fault in personal injury cases to determine if the patient can recover funds from the at-fault driver's insurance company.

The FR-10 form is a key document that shows who the investigating officer believes is at fault for the collision.

Working with an attorney can help navigate the complexities of personal injury cases and ensure fair compensation for the patient. Soft tissue injuries are often overlooked or downplayed by insurance companies, making it crucial to have an attorney who can prove the legitimacy of these injuries.

Finding a trustworthy attorney is essential for ensuring fair compensation for soft tissue injuries.

Soft tissue cases have a lower value compared to other types of personal injury cases, and chiropractors should have realistic expectations regarding the potential settlement amounts.

Proper billing and documentation are crucial for personal injury cases, and chiropractors should obtain a doctor's lien to protect their interests.

Sending the doctor's lien to the liability carrier and filling out outcome assessment tools are important steps in the treatment and compensation process. When treating car accident patients, it is important to determine if they have an attorney or not, as the steps will differ.

Treatment for car accident patients should ideally start as soon as possible, preferably on the same day or within a few days of the accident.

It is important for chiropractors to have a good relationship with local attorneys to cultivate trust.

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By Dr. Mary Frances Duncan

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