Spinal manipulation (“spinal manipulative therapy” or “SMT”) is used by chiropractors, osteopathic physicians, naturopathic physicians, physical therapist and medical doctors to relieve pain and improve physical functioning. By using their hand, or device, a medical professional “adjusts” the spine by wiggling, popping, stretching, tapping and more. Risks are associated with SMT performed on both the…
Every person is unique and therefore our bodies react differently. What may be considered a small shock to one person may seriously injure or kill another person. Long-term effects of electrical contact can manifest differently in each person showing in an array of forms and symptoms. Often times the injured person may be told that…
We have probably all experienced some sort of pain – physically, emotionally and what can easily be called “pain” from a business or personal perspective when money is lost in a business deal. We can call this “business pain” or “business damages”. Obviously, real, physical and emotional (or mental) pain cannot literally be “equated” with…
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No Health Insurance? Your Personal Injury Attorney Can Help With a Referral to a Doctor Even with the recent changes that have been made with the start of Obamacare, there are still several people out there who are unable to afford personal health insurance or whose employers are not required to provide health insurance. If…
Discovery Answers and the Importance of Full Disclosure Your case has been filed in Court, the Defendant has been legally “served” (by the Sheriff or private investigator or otherwise) and Defendant has filed his “Appearance” and “Answer” to your “Complaint.” What’s next? Defense Counsel will issue what is referred to as “written discovery” in order…
The Illinois Health Care Services Lien Act (770 ILCS 23/1 et seq.) was put into effect to essentially ensure that medical providers are paid for their services provided without taking the entire settlement amount received by a Plaintiff for their injury claim. There are many different aspects of the Act to consider when handling liens…
You could be entitled to more than just the cost of repairs for your vehicle after an accident. In some states, you are also entitled to the “diminished value” of your vehicle. Inherent Diminished Value, which is sometimes also known as Repair Related Diminished Value, is based on the difference in value of the fair…
First of all, what are Interrogatories? Interrogatories are a formal set of written questions propounded by one litigant and required to be answered by an adversary, in order to clarify matters of fact and help to determine in advance what facts will be presented at any trial in the case. In claims which involve personal injury, the…
Auto Accident? Truck Accident? Motorcycle Accident? Workers Compensation Claim (injured at work)? Nursing Home Injury or Death? Dog Bite? Any other injury from any source / reason? Claims 101 Information on the first few steps below – if negligence is involved, you deserve compensation. No matter the type of injury, first and foremost, get to…