Understanding Compensation Types and Amounts
After a traumatic personal injury, your road to recovery is crowded with visits to your doctors and hours of physical therapy. And your healthcare map and every detail of your treatment come under microscopic scrutiny.
This is where medical experts very often play a major role. One or more of your physicians may be disclosed to provide an expert opinion about your injuries, and the Big Insurance Machine will bring in a “hired gun” medical expert to try to combat your physicians’ testimony.
What exactly do your own medical experts do, and why are they so important?
The job of a medical expert is to provide a historical narrative about your injuries, symptoms, and treatment, and most importantly, an opinion about the permanency of your injuries. This testimony is sometimes imperative in order to win the compensation and justice that you deserve.
Detailed Injury Evaluation: Medical experts will thoroughly review your medical reports, treatment history, and any other healthcare documentation. They analyze how the incident caused your injuries and assess the long-term impact on your life.
Clear, Credible Testimony: In court or during negotiations, a medical expert’s testimony can make a world of difference. They break down complex medical information into terms that are easy to understand. A sincere and objective expert will explain things so that everyone — judge, jury, or insurance adjuster — can understand so that they can grasp the full extent of your injuries.
Linking the Accident to Your Injuries: One of the biggest challenges in personal injury cases is proving that the incident directly caused all of your injuries. Medical experts connect the dots. They provide a clear narrative that ties your serious injuries to the incident.
Determining Future Medical Needs: In many instances, serious injuries have lasting consequences. Medical experts can determine future treatment needs and their costs. These opinions are critically important to resolve your case, not just for your past and ongoing damages but also for your future healthcare and financial needs.
Credibility is extremely important.
Not all medical experts are created equal. The credibility of the expert can make or break your case. A seasoned expert with a strong reputation in the medical community carries weight in court.
Remember, the defense has experts, too.
They’ll likely bring in their own medical professionals to dispute your claims. That’s why having a reputable, well-prepared expert on your side is essential. Their testimony can effectively counter any arguments made by the opposing side.
Your case should be supported by a legal team, not just a lawyer.
Truly skilled management of a serious personal injury case is no small feat. The stakes are high, and the legal landscape is full of pitfalls for the uninitiated. While medical experts play a critical role in leveling the playing field, so does the presentation of your case.
When you hire a legal team with deep, multilayered experience in personal injury litigation, they help you level that field so you can focus on your healing. Your team should be able to investigate your case thoroughly, bring in other experts to fortify your position, and unravel the complexities of the legal word for you.
Need medical experts for your case?
At The Maddox Law Firm, we understand the crucial role medical experts play in personal injury cases. We’ll connect you with the right professionals and build a strong case to support your claim. Don’t leave your future to chance — reach out to us today for a personal injury consultation at no cost to you. When it matters, make it Maddox.
