Why are objective findings of a patient’s injuries so important in PI Cases? Answer – Objective findings are the Gold of Evidence. Injuries cannot be disputed. The inquiry with insurers is not whether the injury exists or caused by the accident, but what is the Value. This is Huge and often makes negotiations easier.
(1) Are their certain injuries that you see getting overlooked or undiagnosed that can benefit from being objectively documented? Answer – Traumatic Brain Injuries are often overlooked, even by experienced physicians, as “only headaches”...
(2) When Carriers see objective evidence of injuries how does that change for you and the case outcome? Answer – It makes it more difficult for carriers to contest the injuries, and then, there really is one issue to negotiate – Case Value.
(3) If attorneys like yourself could find providers that were able to do that consistently, I would imagine you and other attorneys would probably gravitate towards them as a resource? Answer - Absolutely ... We are concerned about our clients' well-being, and that includes getting maximum compensation for them -- these tests will provide objective evidence of these injuries and increase the value of claims significantly.