i was pinned inbetween two cars from a Old Womens Negligence. i was in the hospital for 21 days had my calf removed due to serve damage, broken Fibula i had to go to physical therapy for 5 months how much do you think i can get from this lawsuit. i also had a skin graph and have to wear a compression stocking to stop from swelling up.

I recently got into an accident (3 days ago). I got into an accident a few years ago (almost exactly 4 years ago).. got a lawyer, and it finally settled last year, but I still don’t really know how everything works and don’t even remember the steps I took last time. I think I waited to get my lawyer after the other company tried to settle with me (for thousands less than I ended up with.. they were only willing to give me 0 total for myself and my daughter, and I settled for ,000 minus lawyer fees & medical bills). Anyway, this is all really inconvenient because I’m moving across the country in 2 weeks. Because of the accident I was in 4 years ago, I still and probably always will have pain in my upper back & shoulder area. I started getting massages again about a month ago because I stopped getting adjustments due to the fact that I can’t afford them now that I pay for them out of pocket. I had med. insurance with my employer, but until my 0 deductible was hit, I had to pay per adjustment until it was hit, and times are rough so I just wasn’t able to afford it. Now I’m unemployed, but have standard Tri-Care under my husband, but Tri-Care doesn’t cover chiropractic care, so either way, I would be paying out of my pocket. I’m already having pain (since the day after the accident) in my back and a little more. I’m going for a follow-up this week, as well as my daughter’s (she was involved, but luckily NOT hurt!). Since we’re moving out of state, will the other insurance company cover physical therapy there? And how will they be able to contact me about settling since I’m across the country? Should I get a lawyer now, before they even give me an offer, because I know if I need to get one I’ll have to fly back out here to do it because I can only get a lawyer in this state since the accident occurred here. Just wondering when/if I should do it.
I stopped getting my adjustments last Dec. but even then, years after the accident, my chiropractor advised me to come in at least once every two weeks.

My neurosurgeon has recommended spinal fusion because I have herniated discs at L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1. I have tried physical therapy and it did not help. It just made the pain worse. I can’t even hardly move and am in constant pain all of the time despite being on pain meds and muscle relaxers around the clock. I am not working right now. I am trying to move around as much as possible. I can’t hardly sit, stand, or lay down for more than a few minutes at a time. What kind of results have you had with spinal fusion surgeries?

I am 24 Weeks preg. and having bad lower back pain on my R side, and the Doc says the baby may be on my Sciatic Nerve…and there is nothing he can really do except tell me to take Tylenol and use a heating pad and drink lots of water, possibly physical therapy…This all does not! sound great to me…I want to know if there is a chance the baby will move? I work with MRDD adults and I am on my feet a lot…it is miserable.

I think my insurance won’t cover physical therapy to relieve my back pain and I can’t afford a beginners Yoga class. If anyone out there knows the names of the postures for relieving back pain, I could possibly look them up one at a time. Thank you.

If you have an incomplete sci, is it possible to have a scenario where after rehab you can stand with a walking frame and no braces, but no matter how much physical therapy you do you’ll never be able to walk again?

When I was in a car accident just over a year ago, I suffered a lot injuries. I was hit by someone who was 100% at fault and carries insurance. I was also on the job at the time of the accident, so workers comp has been paying my doctor & med bills. I missed a lot of work and took unpaid time off for doctor visits, physical therapy, etc… I am feeling better, but still not 100%. I am wondering if I should get a lawyer to handle this. I don’t know if I need to get a settlement from the insurance company of the person who hit me so I can pay back workers comp (who has been paying my bills) and pay back my insurance (who initially paid several of my bills). I’m just not sure how all of this works. I was hit in Wisconsin if that makes a difference. Thank you for your help!

If you have an incomplete sci, is it possible to have a scenario where after rehab you can stand with a walking frame and no braces, but no matter how much physical therapy you do you’ll never be able to walk again?

If you have PLEASE ask the dr. to giv u physical therapy after surgery. I can’t tell you how much pain I’m in to get relief from stiffness in my neck. I’m in massage therapy and it’s certainly not a walk in the park!!!

My mom had spinal surgery about 2-3 years ago. Even though her back is feeling much better than it did than before she had the surgery she still has a little trouble from it. She had to have 4 discs fused. I hear that pilates is great for the core, which is obviously where she has her troubles with. Any suggestions? Would she benefit from it as physical therapy?
Also, she can not twist much. So I know yoga is definitely out. I thought pilates might work better. I’m not quite sure how much twisting is involved with pilates.
She already spoke with her doctor about yoga. He said that was definitely out.

I have a hairline fracture in the growth plate of my ankle and it has been like this since December. I have gone to the doctor and been in a boot, cast, physical therapy ETC. And it just will not heal at all. Like it just wont! Is there a way to get it to get better? Otherwise what will happen if I just gone on like normal and don’t do any further treatment? Because right now I feel like just giving up.

so back in november, I injured my piriformis. I’ve tried many treatments and am currently going to physical therapy for it. today, my doctor had his elbow on it and now my whole sciatic nerve hurts from my back to my ankle!! what could this be and how can I fix it?! please help! thanks!

I am sure that you are as eager to settle this matter as I am, so I appreciate your being able to get back with me regarding my claim. However, I believe that the offer you presented will hardly suffice the damages and inconvenience I have occurred due to your client’s negligence.
As a result of the accident on March 19, 2007 I continue to have muscles spasms resulting in neck and back pain. My primary physician Dr…..has recommended that I complete physical therapy as a follow up from the chiropractic care I received. I will begin therapy next week with my initial consultation, and from that I can provide you with the estimated time and cost. Also, because the medication I was on caused severe drowsiness while awake I have been prescribed additional medication for the early hours, and for when I’m at work.
To my understanding of the research I have done and the questions I have asked my physicians, back pain from injuries involving auto accidents rarely go away completely. I will be faxing over additional documents that will support my claim, and hopefully from there we will be able to conclude a satisfactory agreement that will cover cost, suffering, and the additional therapy that I will need.
Also, I can get the cost and time for the recommended therapy, but I cannot afford to pay for it out of pocket. will i have to complete therapy before they settle?
and is it reasonable to be compensated for any discomfort i believe may continue in the future

I was involved in a accident in which I was hit in the front & driver side I was driving an older blazer so It didn’t sustain much damage (00) However the at fault driver was in a much smaller auto that was totaled.My Knee had ruptured blood vessels, Meniscus tears, swelling,Bruising & severe pain, it Buckles & in 1 incident It caused me to fall injuring my knee even much more, I also had mild cervical strain,Right ankle sprain & upper & lower back pain. My PCP referred my to an orthopedic specialist, physical therapy & chiropractor. I have been in treatment for 22 weeks and have been released by PT & Chiropractor, to go back as needed.released by Ortho specialist to return for injections to knee as needed or other possible treatment. I continue to have pain & can’t sleep on right side but am considered as good as i will be. Also in the accident I had my 13 year old son with me who was thankfully not injured, but I drive him to & from school every day, during the 1st few weeks I could not drive and had very limited mobility. What would be a good settlement for these injuries?
The insurance company has paid to have my vehicle repaired. My Health insurance is paying for my medical bills but its my understanding that I will have to pay them back after the settlement.
What kind of injuries would these be considered? (Soft Tissue)?

I was in a major car accident with a member of the local government who ran a stop sign and caused the wreck. My truck is totaled, and suffered injuries to my knee, neck, and head. I under went physical therapy for 2 weeks and missed one week of work. Total medical bills of 00, and one weeks of lost wages. I have a lawyer and hope so settle out of court. I’m curious to know how much i might get. The local government is who we have the case against. Can anyone guess how much this kind of thing is worth? Any guesses?