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Whiplash is a hyperflexion-hyperextension injury that involves a strain-sprain of the soft tissues of the cervical spine. It may be caused by car accidents, work or sport related injuries. Whiplash can cause injuries to muscles and decrease function resulting in muscles spasms, stiffness and inflammation. Pain after an accident may be immediate or occur within 24 hours to weeks after trauma. Pain may be located in the shoulders, neck and mid back area and may be accompanied by headaches.

No, because immediately after a whiplash accident victims are often unaware that they have been injured. You may be experiencing only slight discomfort and/or stiffness in your neck. Whiplash usually doesn't become apparent for at least 12 to 24 hours after the accident.

My doctor advised me to wear a back brace after having two of my discs heated up with a special coil. The operation was called "IDET." There were a group of us who had the operation at the same time. The brace gets in the way at work. Do I really need it? No one else is wearing one.

If you believe that Worker’s Compensation is responsible for the services rendered to you as the patient, please advise your employer to mail the proper forms to our office as soon as possible. The belief that your injury is work-related does in no way ensure payment by your employer’s Worker’s Compensation insurance carrier. For that reason, we require all patients to provide us with all private health insurance information, including insurance cards, at the initial visit.

Workers' compensation pays for necessary medical treatment, loss of wages during the disability, and compensation for permanent disability or disfigurement. If an injured employee is unable to work for more than seven days, the employee is eligible for payment for lost wages. This compensation is limited to two-thirds of the employee's weekly wage, limited to the current weekly wage in South Carolina.

Most people simply want fair compensation for their injuries from an auto accident. They are not trying to get rich or get something for nothing. However, what is “fair compensation?” There is no exact formula for determining the amount of compensation you recover. A variety of factors are considered, whether by your lawyer, the Defendant and insurance companies in negotiations or by a jury in court, in determining fair and just compensation.

It is possible we did not receive your workers compensation information from your Doctor or the hospital. If you are workers compensation patient you will already have a case number and a prior authorization number for this service. Please call the billing department with this information immediately so we may bill your workers insurance for these services.

the Acute and Chronic pain and spine Center, we treat accident, work, and sports related injuries. Like any other patient with painful disorders, you will be evaluated by a physician for appropriate diagnosis and a treatment is recommended.

No, when you file a workers' compensation claim your employer has immunity from being sued directly unless an intentional tort occurs. All benefits are provided through the workers' compensation insurance provider. AWW is Average Weekly Wage. If lost wages are due, the workers' compensation carrier will calculate benefits based on the injured workers income 13 weeks prior to the date of injury.

The information contained within these pages is the property of the Medical Multimedia Group L.L.C. and we retain all rights regarding its content. Alteration of these documents in any way is a violation of the copyright. Dr. Joseph Bosco is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, knee, shoulder and elbow surgery, including skiing injuries, elbow reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy and elbow arthroscopy.

Whiplash refers to an injury to the neck, head and shoulders after being subjected to a snapping motion, either forward and back or side to side. These neck injuries are frequently caused by traffic accidents.

Compensation is Veterans Affairs monthly cash benefits payable to veterans for problems related to the time of life they were in active service. They are also available if you were injured in a Veterans Affairs hospital. If Veterans Affairs considers you are disabled by a condition that is service connected, it will then determine the percentage to which you are disabled and then base your monthly payments on the extent to which you are currently disabled.

Compensation for vaccine injuries are under the jurisdiction of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The first step is to file a petition with the United States Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. Your claim will be reviewed by a Special Master appointed by the United States Court of Federal Claims. To qualify, you must be able to show that the injury was caused by the vaccination and the extent of your vaccine injuries.

If you ride a motorcycle you're more than likely to know someone whether a friend or family member who has had an accident whether in a car, on a bus, in a lorry, as a pedestrian or on a motorbike. Motorbike accidents are common occurrences on Britain's roads as more... Don't hesitate a moment in claiming what's right for you! Make your accident claim and get compensated for your injuries and property damage.

You can claim compensation for any type of injury provided it was sustained in the last three years. The injury could have been as a result of you being a driver, passenger, pedestrian, or you may have suffered an accident at work or anywhere outside your home. Making a successful compensation claim depends on a number factors – which is where we will help. Contact us to find out more. Our panel of expert personal injury solicitors is here to remove the uncertainty.

Depending on the type and extent of your personal injury, you may be eligible for compensatory (actual) damages, and punitive (criminal) damages. The damages may include the following.