IRC Blog
A medical diagnosis is only as good as the functional assessment that backs it up
As you can see, while it is important to have a medical diagnosis, the diagnosis itself is only as powerful and objectively reliable as the functional assessment that backs it up. In personal injury, the hardest aspect to prove to an insurance adjuster or jury member is how the person’s accident and subsequent diagnosis affect their daily life.
The #1 Reason A Life Care Planner Can Make or Break Your Case!
Attorneys are discovering that hiring a life care planner at the beginning of the case can help provide valuable insights throughout all phases to help get the case settled in an acceptable and swift manner.
Is Your Client Faking Their Injuries?
Wondering if your client is faking their injuries is probably one of the most daunting and upsetting thoughts that an attorney can have after their client retains them.
Should the MD or PT give return to work recommendations?
In a lot of injury cases there can be confusion about whether or not a medical physician or a doctor of physical therapy should be giving the green light for a patient to return to work full time, part time, or with / without restrictions. Usually, a medical exam is a...
Cases Are Won or Lost By the Expert’s Ability to Defend their Report
When a patient seeking treatment from a provider experiences an unfortunate injury due to the negligence and malpractice of the treating provider, they must carefully determine their next steps. They have the choice to file a complaint with the clinic and continue...
Helping your client understand the need for a Functional Capacity Evaluation
As your client progresses through their personal injury case, it’s common for them to experience heightened anxiety, treatment burnout, and mental and physical fatigue. Personal injury cases can be very complex so keeping your clients’ interest and enthusiasm can be...