INTAKE
PIP stands for this.
What is Personal Injury Protection?
Clients are advised to seek this type of care promptly after an accident.
What is medical treatment?
Case managers/Paralegals should never give this type of advice, which only an attorney may provide.
What is legal advice?
These are the most common type of personal injury claims in Texas, involving vehicles.
What are car accidents?
When a treating doctor recommends surgery, but it hasn't yet occurred, this is often used to increase the claim's settlement value.
What is an FCE? (Future Cost Estimate)
This is the first document completed when a PNC contacts the firm.
What is an intake form?
This federal law protects the privacy of a client's medical information.
What is HIPAA?
All client discussions and case information are protected under this doctrine.
What is attorney-client privilege?
This term describes an insurance company's right to be reimbursed from a settlement for amounts it paid on behalf of the insured.
What is subrogation?
This type of medical consult happens when a client does not have transportation.
What is televisit?
PNC stands for this.
What is Possible New Client?
This form allows the attorney to obtain medical records and bills directly from providers.
What is a medical authorization (HIPAA Release)?
These damages include lost wages and the cost of future medical care.
What are economic damages?
A store owner might face this kind of claim if a customer slips on a wet floor.
What is a premises liability claim?
Keeping regular contact with providers ensures accurate and current records, helping to avoid this issue.
What are gaps in treatment?
Reviewing police reports, photos, and witness statements helps determine this element?
What is liability?
The pre-suit demand package is usually sent to this person at the insurance company.
What is the claims adjuster?
Clients should be instructed not to post about their case or injuries on this.
What is social media?
Injuries caused by defective tires or airbags typically result in this type of case?
What is product liability?
In serious injury cases, this type of expert may be retained to project future medical costs.
What is a life care planner?
The federal program often asserts liens on personal injury settlements if it paid for treatment.
What is medicare?
Failure to send this type of preservation notice could result in lost or destroyed evidence. (Commercial Case)
What is a spoliation letter?
When a defendant refuses to turn over relevant documents, the plaintiff can file this type of motion.
What is a motion to compel?
This agreement allows a provider to defer payment until settlement.
What is a letter of protection?
PMS in pain management.
What is Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation?