If someone is injured an accident, numerous medical issues must be addressed when it comes time to prepare the case for settlement or trial. Here are some of the factors that come into play.Diagnosis; What are the injuries or conditions arising out of the accident?
Objective Findings; Have the doctors made the correct diagnosis and are they supported by objective findings, such as X-rays, MRI or CAT Scans?
Causation: Are the diagnoses for the injuries medically and causally related to the accident?
Pre-Existing Conditions: Are there any pre-existing injuries or conditions affecting the person's recovery from the injuries or conditions he or she sustained as a result of the accident in question?
Apportionment; If the accident only partially contributed to the current condition, how are the conditions between this accident and the other conditions or events apportioned?
Current Treatment: Has the medical treatment to date for the accident injuries in question been reasonable and necessary?
Future Treatment: As a result of the accident injuries in question, what type of future medical treatment is necessary, including the frequency and duration of the suggested treatment.
In our next Blog, we will discuss other aspects of an injury claim that must be considered in reparation of a case for settlement.
We hope you find this information helpful. If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident, call Blake Law Firm today at 602-274-7000 or visit our website at http://www.blakefirm.com/ to schedule your free consultation.
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