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What is the Next Step After a Slip and Fall


If one were to peruse Injury Law firm websites it wouldn't take long to understand the overviews of injuries resulting in slip and falls and the protocols and definitions as well.  There are also many related articles that explains what constitutes a slip and fall, which is also known as a personal injury.  Most of the articles go on further to explain who could be named negligent and accountable.

Allow this post to elaborate.  Most likely, if one was unfortunate and was involved in a personal injury accident of this nature, the injured party's first thoughts would be to immediately locate a physician for examination.  This might be a difficult task in the most states.  For most people, the first instinct would be to contact your primary care physician or your family practice doctor.  Unfortunately, there are very of these clinics that treat for personal injury accidents such as car accidents or slip and falls. 

For these types of accidents, the doctor that is treating the patient would require that the medical treatment reimbursements be guaranteed.  This is where a law firm or attorney's office would be retained by the victim due to third party billing.  This lawyer will represent the injured party and demand that the negligent party's insurance company reimburse the costs associated with recovery and treatment.  Once this attorney is obtained, the attorney will send the treating physician a guarantee letter which will provide medical cost payments after the case is settled.

One can easily see the importance of locating an Experienced Personal Injury Physician even before an injury, one that can treat auto accidents and slip and falls and has the ability to wait for reimbursements unlike your family practice doctor or primary care physician.  Moreover, it is imperative to retain legal assistance immediately as well.  The good news is that most experienced physicians that treat for these types of injuries has a list of proven attorneys that they have worked with in the past. 

12 Responses to What is the Next Step After a Slip and Fall

  1. By offshore bank accounts, October 27, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    Dr. Russell is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, Missouri and the Herman School of Physical Therapy. Dr. Russell has over 40 years of experience treating personal injury patients as a physician, surgeon, and physical therapist. Dr. Russell has held Board Certifications in both Sports Medicine and Pain Management along with fellowship training in Forensic Examination and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. As an experienced expert witness, Dr. Russell also has numerous publications and has extensive public speaking experience. Dr. Russell has decades of experience diagnosing and treating most emergency medical conditions from acceleration/deceleration injuries to fractures and dislocations. Dr. Russell’s main areas of interest include the aggressive treatment of neck and back pain, bulging and herniated discs, radicular pain, neurological disorders, headaches, shoulder and arm pain, soft tissue injury, whiplash type injury as well as most injuries frequently sustained in automobile, motorcycle, personal injury, and slip/fall accidents.

    • By Jolie, November 14, 2012 at 1:39 pm

      The color is on the inside of the prosehtsis so coloring it won’t help. A contact won’t really work either because it would dry out in the prosthetic eye and no good physician will give a contact to a patient with only one good eye. There are too many risks involved in contact lens wear and also, a person with only one eye should always wear eye protection as to protect their only eye.

  2. By Matheus, November 14, 2012 at 10:50 am

    no we will only pay this. Then the attorney and inrnasuce company go back and forth and reach a final amount. Most people will take it. Pretty simple.That was a very simplified version. I assumed you have had an auto accident. The money you get is usually based on whose fault it is, the severity of injury, medical records, and the policy limits of inrnasuce. Things to consider. How good is the attorney about getting back to you. Keep in contact to make sure attorney is aggressively going after inrnasuce company. Things to ask attorney, ask if you medical bills will be taken out of your settlement. Also, be patient. Most clients get impatient, it takes a long time for treatment, etc., usually up to a year to settle case withou trial. With trial it could be two years. But if you are too hurried you could settle for a lower amount than what you could have gotten.

  3. By silver account, December 8, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    This is not a commentary on what type of doctor or healthcare is better for your health needs; rather, it is an attempt to inform you of the realities of personal injury claims and how different philosophies of medical practice are viewed by insurance companies. What type of doctor you choose to treat your injuries may ultimately affect the amount of money you may be entitled to recover for your personal injuries. If you believe that a chiropractor’s care is in your best interest, it is a good idea to see a medical doctor first and ask for a referral. Maintain contact with your primary physician throughout your chiropractic care and have him or her document your progress toward recovery. A medical doctor may also have treatments that will help you recover in addition to chiropractic care.

  4. By cataract eye drops, December 14, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    If you belong to an HMO or PPO, you may find that your primary care physician is the first person you see for your injury. You family doc may not be a sports medicine specialist, but may have all the expertise needed to deal with your particular injury. Minor or straight-forward musculoskeletal injuries like acute sprains and strains will respond well to immediate standard treatments. If, however, you have a complicated overuse or training injury, or a chronic condition such as tendonitis, or the need for surgery you will probably get referred to a specialist. Yes, nearly all family practice physicians are able to diagnosis and treat a wide range of sports-related injuries. If necessary, they will refer you to someone with additional training in sports medicine or orthopedic sports medicine surgeon. If your injury will likely require surgery, and your insurance allows self-referral, you may choose to see an orthopedic surgeon first. However, most sports injuries and even fractures can be treated by a primary care or sports medicine physician. And if you do require surgery, your primary care doctor can provide recommendations for an orthopedic surgeon in the community. For problems that originate below the knee, you might see a Podiatrist. These clinicians have several years of residency beyond internship during which they study musculoskeletal problems exclusively. Podiatrists typically work with runners and other athletes prone to foot and ankle injuries. They also perform biomechanical analysis, assess your gait and make orthotics as needed.

  5. By silver account, December 18, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    The second essential element in every personal injury case is fault. Legal fault on the part of another person or institution (a corporation, a partnership, or an agency of government) must be proved. If there is no fault, no one is legally responsible for the injury. If an injury is nobody’s fault, no one can be sued, and no one can be forced to pay compensation. Sometimes the injury is entirely the victim’s fault (“I slipped and fell in my driveway and broke my leg”). Often, however, somebody else’s negligence is to blame.

  6. By Piracetam, December 23, 2012 at 1:09 am

    Allow this post to elaborate. Most likely, if one was unfortunate and was involved in a personal injury accident of this nature, the injured party’s first thoughts would be to immediately locate a physician for examination. This might be a difficult task in the most states. For most people, the first instinct would be to contact your primary care physician or your family practice doctor. Unfortunately, there are very of these clinics that treat for personal injury accidents such as car accidents or slip and falls.

  7. By silver account, December 24, 2012 at 9:07 am

    If you or a loved one suffered serious injury or death as a result of the medical malpractice of a doctor, you may be able to bring a personal injury case or wrongful death doctor malpractice lawsuit against the responsible doctor to recover compensation for your injuries, losses and damages.

  8. By cataract eye drops, December 29, 2012 at 2:46 am

    Car accidents. Crashes can involve head-on collisions, side collisions, rear-end collisions, rollovers. It must be determined who is at fault and how much in damages is to be paid to the victim. We can advise you on the best steps to take after an automobile accident regarding your own personal injury, passenger injuries, other bodily injury claims, and any property damage done to your car.

  9. By idebenone, January 1, 2013 at 3:09 am

    If you belong to an HMO or PPO, you may find that your primary care physician is the first person you see for your injury. You family doc may not be a sports medicine specialist, but may have all the expertise needed to deal with your particular injury. Minor or straight-forward musculoskeletal injuries like acute sprains and strains will respond well to immediate standard treatments. If, however, you have a complicated overuse or training injury, or a chronic condition such as tendonitis, or the need for surgery you will probably get referred to a specialist. Yes, nearly all family practice physicians are able to diagnosis and treat a wide range of sports-related injuries. If necessary, they will refer you to someone with additional training in sports medicine or orthopedic sports medicine surgeon. If your injury will likely require surgery, and your insurance allows self-referral, you may choose to see an orthopedic surgeon first. However, most sports injuries and even fractures can be treated by a primary care or sports medicine physician. And if you do require surgery, your primary care doctor can provide recommendations for an orthopedic surgeon in the community. For problems that originate below the knee, you might see a Podiatrist. These clinicians have several years of residency beyond internship during which they study musculoskeletal problems exclusively. Podiatrists typically work with runners and other athletes prone to foot and ankle injuries. They also perform biomechanical analysis, assess your gait and make orthotics as needed.

  10. By Renee Patel, January 6, 2013 at 6:50 am

    Our client’s physician recommended a course of physical therapy and an evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon. The orthopedist did not recommend further treatment, but our client continued to have problems, including pain to her chest. Her physician later diagnosed a cyst in her chest that probably was caused by the seat belt during the crash. Surgery was required to remove the cyst. Total medical bills exceeded $16,000, and our client was out of work for one week. She had significant pain for at least a year and subsequently made good recovery. After 18 months, she continued to feel symptoms of the injury she was involved in activities.

  11. By Chi Allison, January 16, 2013 at 5:43 am

    If you belong to an HMO or PPO, you may find that your primary care physician is the first person you see for your injury. You family doc may not be a sports medicine specialist, but may have all the expertise needed to deal with your particular injury. Minor or straight-forward musculoskeletal injuries like acute sprains and strains will respond well to immediate standard treatments. If, however, you have a complicated overuse or training injury, or a chronic condition such as tendonitis, or the need for surgery you will probably get referred to a specialist. Yes, nearly all family practice physicians are able to diagnosis and treat a wide range of sports-related injuries. If necessary, they will refer you to someone with additional training in sports medicine or orthopedic sports medicine surgeon. If your injury will likely require surgery, and your insurance allows self-referral, you may choose to see an orthopedic surgeon first. However, most sports injuries and even fractures can be treated by a primary care or sports medicine physician. And if you do require surgery, your primary care doctor can provide recommendations for an orthopedic surgeon in the community. For problems that originate below the knee, you might see a Podiatrist. These clinicians have several years of residency beyond internship during which they study musculoskeletal problems exclusively. Podiatrists typically work with runners and other athletes prone to foot and ankle injuries. They also perform biomechanical analysis, assess your gait and make orthotics as needed.

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