Personal Injury Lawyers and Physicians: A Powerful Partnership

PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS & PHYSICIANS: A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP INJURED PATIENT? HOW A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER CAN HELP Handle complex legal documents Deal with case Explain legal rights during recovery HOW PERSONAL INJUAY LAWYERS SUPPORT PHYSICIANS Help close gaps in treatment Improve patient responsiveness and involvement in care, at no additional cost to physician Increase patient satisfaction with accident response Ensure patient's financial position doesn't impact care Force insurance companies to cover services PHYSICIAN BENEFITS FOR REFERRING PATIENTS TO LAWYERS Control which Collaboration on medical and legal Create easier lawyers your patient retains dialogue about care and the issues bolsters pending legal case patient's case Help prevent delays in patient care FOR PATIENTS: STEPS TO TAKE AFTER AN ACCIDENT Take photos of the scene if possible Car accident? Call police Get medical attention right away Call a personal Follow-up with all medical referrals Let your attorney handle all injury attorney immediately communications PROVIDED BY: THEJAW OFEJCE "RICHARD M. KENNY Restoring Safety in our Community SOURCES: http://larsonlawutah.com/when-should-i-refer-a-personal-inju- ry-lawyer-to-my-patients http://www.multi-specialty.com/blogs/why-you-need-an-attorney http://www.ican2000.com/personal-injury-claims-FAQS.html