Chiropractic genius, Gary Lewkovich, raises a PI area of huge importance about which DC's should be fully aware: the Concussion Injury.
Some elements of concussion examples include:
| ➢ | serious headaches | |
| ➢ | pressure in the head | |
| ➢ | confusion | |
| ➢ | "brain fog" | |
| ➢ | concentration issues | |
| ➢ | nausea | |
| ➢ | fatigue | |
| ➢ | light-headedness | |
| ➢ | vertigo | |
| ➢ | sensitivity to light/sound | |
| ➢ | impaired short term memory | |
| ➢ | insomnia | |
| ➢ | apathy | |
| ➢ | mood swings | |
| ➢ | personality changes |
Often the best "evidence" for these symptoms is not from the patient, but from a close associate.
Each year 1.7 million suffer from traumatic brain injuries [TBI]. Since the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq we know much more about the TBI's.
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Both Corenbaum and Carter received severe injuries from a car accident. The jury gave both substantial awards---over 3 million dollars. The defense appealed, claiming, among many other issues, that none of the bills that were paid by another insurer should be given to the jury as proof of a reasonable bill.
For example, if the hospital charged $1,000 for emergency care and the patient's health insurance pays $100 as payment in full, then the plaintiff can only claim $100 in damages.
This case can have a huge depressing effect on the value of PI cases --- if mishandled.
I will be discussing this case in future seminars, as we learn more about the implications of this brand new case.
For now the following two suggestions are essential:
| 1. | Do not bill the patient's health insurance for your PI bills. Because if you get paid, there is no balance billing. |
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| 2. | And, only your patient can testify in court as to how much they owe you. From now on, you need to send your bills to your patient directly. |
Keep watching for more information regarding this case.
Corenbaum and Carter v. Lampkin April 20, 2013. ___ Cal. App. 4th___
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North Bay 06/19/13
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