Personal Injury
Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind or emotions. The most common types of personal injuries occur as a result of traffic accidents; work-related accidents or diseases; accidents in a home or business, such as tripping; assault; and defective products or services. If the negligence of another person or business can be proved when your personal injury occurs, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. This process usually involves a lawsuit. In order to prevail, you will want excellent medical documentation of your injury by physicians and other health care providers who are knowledgeable about personal injury lawsuits.
With a comprehensive network of health care providers and solid experience in all facets of personal injury cases, HEALTHPOINTE is uniquely positioned to manage your medical condition. Our specialist physicians treat minor and major injuries and diseases, handling cases that are both straightforward and complex, usually in a single location. That means your medical records can be easily shared between health care experts, and it saves you from collecting and waiting for documentation from outside physicians and facilities. You will also receive more integrated medical care and faster service.
Our administrative and reporting systems are fine-tuned to facilitate your needs, and our physicians are trained to maintain auditable medical records, take detailed medical histories that consider the nuances of accidents or injuries, file knowledgeable reports, and provide expert testimony in court, if necessary. We have a working knowledge of Colossus, the software that most automobile insurers use to determine claim value. By understanding how insurance companies view medical care and how medical reports are worded, we can be sure to state your case in the best possible way using the terminology the insurance company understands. This knowledge is not generally available to most physicians.
Common conditions arising from personal injury include:
- Fractures
- Head trauma
- Internal injuries
- Specific diseases arising from exposure to toxins or defective products
- Nerve impairment
- Physical deformities, such as scars
- Psychological trauma
These conditions are managed collaboratively by our health care providers in a convenient setting, ensuring continuity of care and consistent documentation of that care. Our physicians understand and investigate conditions that may not be immediately apparent, such as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) which can result in cognitive problems, memory loss, personality changes, depression and more. TMJ, a condition arising from jarring or injury to the jaw, is another problem that is often overlooked in accidents. Attention to detail in diagnosis and treatment can identify potential long-range health complications that can complicate your personal injury cases.
If you believe you have a personal injury case, please call our Personal Injury/Second Opinion Desk (714.367.5388) for a free, private telephone consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
