In my line of work, I read a lot of medical records and one thing is consistently troublesome for me; the reported 10 out of 10 pain. Most often, this is simply because doctors and their staff do not properly explain what they are asking. So here are some tips on how to explain your pain so your doctor understands what you mean. First, let me say, I understand chronic pain intimately. I wholeheartedly believe chronic pain can be a severely debilitating symptom of a huge ho

Many people hesitate when it comes to calling a lawyer. Whether because they are grieving the loss of someone, dealing with severe physical injuries, or kind of scared to talk to an attorney, many people wait 6, 9, or even 12 months before seeking advice. Some even wait a few years before calling to ask questions. Unfortunately, time is not on your side when it comes to legal matters. Even if you are still recovering from an injury, the law states that you have one year to

In today’s society, many Americans feel separated from the government process and powerless to make a difference. We have lost the confidence we once had in our system and long for days gone by when right and wrong were clearly defined and everyone was held to the same level of conduct. Americans want to go back to a time when everyone had to follow the same rules and breaking the rules meant facing real consequences for your actions. There is only one way for any member of s

Personal injury claims are often adding insult, to insult, to injury. First there is an incident causing an injury, then you get the third degree from the insurance company. Before you are even finished getting your medical treatment they are pushing to get you to agree to a settlement, or outright denying the claim. Once they make an offer it is usually less than the case is worth. The number one question I get asked is, “What is this case worth?” Often the answer is rather

Many people believe that nearly all lawsuits will end in huge verdicts. Sadly the media coverage of a few large verdicts around the country have been severely misleading to the general public. When people take a lawsuit that involves hundreds of hours of attorney's putting together all of the facts, sifting through what is most helpful for their respective sides, and then spend several days or weeks even presenting it to a jury, the outcome of the trial is usually a just on

What seemed like a relatively minor fender bender so many months ago is now a lawsuit for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. You’re not a bad person and you certainly didn’t mean to run into someone. It is natural to feel defensive and become angry at the person suing you. And of course the darn lawyers get involved and everything just goes downhill fast. So let me clarify some things for you. No one thinks you are a bad person. No one is saying

Motor vehicle accidents happen every day all over. We’ve all seen the aftermath on the roadways, and we are always thankful it wasn’t us. But what happens when it is you? First and foremost, seek medical attention if you have any injuries. Even if your injuries do not warrant a trip to the emergency room, be sure you go to your family doctor or a walk-in clinic if you need anything. Second, call your insurance company. Many insurers have a requirement in their policy tha

"The other driver hit me, but their insurance company will not pay. What can I do?" More and more, I am seeing cases where the insurance companies are denying a claim, or taking more than a month (sometimes a lot more) to determine if they will accept liability for a claim. This can be for a number of reasons, but they fall into a few straightforward categories. 1) The other driver failed to pay their insurance and let it lapse. If an insurance company is telling you tha