Should I ask my lawyer to refer me to a doctor? This is a complicated question. At Lookout Law we help many of our clients find the care they need on a lien basis, which means the doctor gets paid from your case proceeds when you settle your case. However, we do a complete analysis before […]
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I waited days before seeking treatment. Do I have a case? You always still have a case! In the industry we refer to this as a “gap before treatment” and lengthy periods in between medical appointments as “gaps in treatment.” The question becomes what does this do to the value of my case. Let’s say you
My accident was three days ago and I have not seen a doctor. Do I have a case still. Read More »
Difference between a bulging disc and a herniated disc A bulging disc occurs when the outer fibrous layer of an intervertebral disc swells outward uniformly, beyond the space it normally occupies between two vertebrae. It is essentially an “out-pouching” of the disc. A herniated disc, sometimes referred to as a “ruptured” or “slipped” disc, occurs
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At Lookout Law, we are asked this a lot. The short answer is “until you get better.” However, there are other concerns. Many of our clients only have access to 25k or 50k of insurance money. In these scenarios, the client and law firm should pay close attention to medical costs as they accrue. Medical
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