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Is it like what a Justice on the US Supreme Court once said when asked what is pornography? He said: “I will know it when I see it.” Well, that is a little crazy! But so is pain and suffering.

No, but many insurers will push you into a corner, then say they want to discuss settlement with you. If you are ready to settle, you need to sit down with your lawyer (me) and devise a strategy.

Why does Resurgens Orthopedics state on their referral form “Schedule MRI, schedule FCE, schedule specialized orthopedic examination AT THE REQUEST OF THE PROVIDER?”

What is in the Affidavit? The document should be a letter-like statement that comes from your heart. This document should state what you used to be able to do prior to the negligent driver plowed into your vehicle. It should tell a story of the difficulties you now have performing activities of daily living.

Has your medical treatment been unreasonably delayed? In your job injury claim many times the insurance adjuster or their lawyer either negligently or deliberately delay the treatment orders of the authorized doctor. Why does this happen so often these days?

What is working under duress? No, it does not mean that your boss holds a gun to your head. It means having to perform your job, your household daily duties, shopping, and any activity with pain and difficulty after an automobile accident.

If I am fired for failing to return to a light duty job offered by my employer after my job injury, can I still receive workers' compensation weekly benefits? Yes, you can but you will be fighting for 6 months to get these benefits.

Most doctors never get past this diagnosis. Yet, a strain of your neck or low back muscles, if present, can cause arthritis for which there is no cure.

No matter how I answer this question, I will create some enemies! There are a few major differences that could affect the outcome of your automobile accident case.

About 15 years ago, the US military began donating their old, obsolete military equipment to local law enforcement agencies.