The Easy
Clean PI Report : Step 1
1. History vs. Mechanism of Injury
In our quest to create high value PI reports we offer a break
from the past.
Perhaps half the reason DC’s don’t get paid on their PI cases is
because the PI report does not justify chiropractic care.
Stop using the outdated Medical Narrative.
Instead consider an OUTLINE approach. Rich in facts with no
fluff.
Every report should begin with the beginning. Instead of
discussing who caused the accident we should talk about HOW the
patient got hurt.
Examples of No no’s
- Never “quote a patient” that can be
used against the patient in court.
- Don’t discuss who’s liable.
- Don’t spend time describing the
area, weather or people’s opinions.
Examples of what to do:
 | If auto accident, tell us what kind
of cars. |
| Determines relative weights.
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| How many impacts. |
| Position of patient at time of
impact. |
| Which cars were towed away?
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| What parts of P’s body were impacted
upon collision? |
| Was P in shock, dizzy, LOC right
after impact? |
| Taken by ambulance? |
Call or email John Tawlian for a copy of the ideal “Mechanism
of Injury report”.
johntawlian@shawnsteel.com
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Nordhoff Wins Again!
Tough Alameda case:
battle of accident re-constructionists.
Amy was recovering from her first accident, seeking
care, when she was hit again in 2.5 months. Amy had to sue both
defendants.
Defendants blamed each other and both blamed Amy for exaggerating
her injuries.
Lawrence Nordhoff, DC and accident reconstruction expert took on
defense’s expert Paul Berg PhD.
The 1st was an uncontested rear-end collision. The 2nd involved
Amy with an unsafe U turn case. Amy presented only one Dr for
both cases. The insurance presented one radiologist and two
orthos.
The knock down dragged out trial lasted 14 days. The jury awarded
a verdict of $ 39, 276.00. Taylor vs. Copobianco Alameda Sup Ct
200 20 70239
PRACTICE TIPS
- If your patient has two accidents
within a few months of each other it is the treating doctor’s
job to apportion
- If the car damages are not
significant you might consider an accident recon evaluation.
For a copy of this
case e-mail:
johntawlian@shawnsteel.com
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PI Reports that Pay: Everything you wanted to know.
| San Gabriel Nov. 01, 2006 |
| LA Southwest Nov. 02, 2006 |
| LA Metro Nov. 08, 2006 |
| North Bay Nov. 15, 2006 |
| Alameda Feb. 15, 2007 |
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