PI Email Alert - August 16, 2017
 Shawn Steel & John Tawlian
In This Issue

10 Key Questions I asked DC Students at Palmer & SCUHS last week:

1) What is the key function of the insurance financed Insurance Crime Bureau?

2) What are the advantages in charging a co-pay for your PI patients?

3) Why would a chiropractor want their PI patient to see a MD?

4) What does M.I.S.T. stand for?

5) Why would you always want to review the ER records of your PI patients?

6) When do you start your patient on a Home Exercise regimen?

7) If your patient suffers a "flare up" how do you document it?

8) How can non-disclosure of your patient's pre-existing condition impact your patient's diagnosis?

9) How can you find out if your patient's attorney is pro-chiropractic?

10) Why is a PI Lien agreement crucial to your practice?
 
For a copy of the PowerPoint Presentation contact John Tawlian.
 

SHAWN IS SPEAKING AT:

North Bay CCA-District
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
 
San Gabriel Valley CCA-District
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
 
Approved for 2 hrs. Mandated CE
 
All doctors are welcome to join us
 
For questions e-mail John Tawlian.

Mercury Wars in Ventura County
36-year-old Jennifer, received debilitating headaches, cervical and lumbar strains and suffered a lower quality of life following her accident. Her ADL's included inability to ride horses or coach her daughter's soccer team.
  
She was stopped for a red light and was rear-ended by defendant.

Defendant Mercury did not contest liability. Defendant argued her injuries were exaggerated and she suffered no lingering residuals. 
 
Jennifer's total medical bills were $7,247. She did not offer any proof she had residual problems or needed future care, which was too bad.
 
In negotiations before trial Jennifer's attorneys demanded $10,500 to avoid trial. Mercury countered with $8,500.
 
The jury believed Jennifer and awarded her all her medical bills at $7,247 and her past pain and suffering at $10,000 for a combined award of $17,247.
 
The jury did not award any money for future pain and suffering or medical care.
 
Helchowski vs. Morris December 16, 2016, Ventura Superior Court Judge Vincent O'Neill presiding. 
PRACTICE TIPS
  • The Jury may have awarded more if there was testimony regarding the need for future care and likelihood of future procedures.
SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, October 14, 2017
8 AM - 5 PM
@ The Westin Los Angeles Airport

Shawn Steel Advanced PI Seminar 
"Making PI Your Best Friend"

Co-Sponsored by CCA
Submitted to the board for 8 hrs. of CE credit

Advanced PI Team:
Sam Collins, Gary Lewkovich DC, Stepan Kasimian MD & Shawn Steel

Contact Us
Phone: (800) 626-0003

Shawn Steel Law Firm, 3010 Old Ranch PKWY, Suite 260, Seal Beach, CA 90740
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