Lewkovich: More Useful Analogies Describing PI Injuries
WHY SOME SYMPTOMS OFTEN DO NOT MANIFEST IMMEDIATELY
ANSWER: Ligament and muscle tearing may not be felt at the accident scene. When you are working out at the gym, you can feel pain the next morning.
HOW SOME NECK MUSCLES LIGAMENTS CAN TEAR EVEN WHEN THE NEXT ONE DOES NOT MOVE BEYOND NORMAL ROM
ANSWER: Using a small piece of silly putty, show the jurors that when you pull on the pliable mass, it gently stretches a long way without breaking. However, a sudden, rapid jerk on the silly putty easily tears.
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CERVICAL SPINE INJURY GRADES
| 0 | Normal disc | ||
| 1 | Slight : Disc desiccation | ||
| 2 | Slight to Moderate: Probable physiologic consequence; bulging. | ||
| 3 | Moderate: Probably physiologic; moderate size bulging causing encroachment or effacing thecal sac. | ||
| 4 | Mod to Severe: High probable; disc herniation effacing thecal sac and abutting upon or displacing the spinal cord. | ||
| 5 | Severe: Near Certain physiologic changes; central extending disc herniation causing moderate compression. |
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Dog Fight in Santa Barbara - Allstate Says Chiro Was Not Needed
Vidal and Judith, 18 and 15 years old, respectively, were rear-ended by defendant and taken to the emergency room. Afterwards, they sought care from a DC.
Defendant Allstate claimed it was a small impact, that the medical bills were too high, and none of the chiropractic care was necessary due to their young ages.
The jury disagreed.
The jury rendered a unanimous verdict against Allstate’s attorneys, in favor of both plaintiffs, awarding Vidal and Judith $28,000. This includes some $13,000 for past medical bills [the jury did cut some of the bills] plus $15,000 for pain and suffering.
Martinez vs Cortes Hon Joel Beebe, Santa Barbara Sup. Ct. 1413755, March 13, 2014.
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