Category: Medical-Legal:
The First 30 Days: Medical and Legal Timelines After a Spine Injury Car Accident
Today, I want to talk about something that comes up constantly in my practice: what actually happens, medically and legally, in the first month after a car accident causes a spine injury. Patients and attorneys alike often focus on the eventual claim or lawsuit, but the early weeks set the foundation for everything that follows. […]
Understanding Spine Disability Ratings: What the Numbers Actually Mean
Today, I want to talk about something that generates enormous confusion for patients, attorneys, employers, and insurers alike: spine disability ratings. After more than 30 years of evaluating spine conditions, I have found that few medical concepts are more misunderstood or more consequential than the numbers that get attached to a person’s spinal impairment. What […]
After the Crash: What You Need to Know About Spine Injuries and Auto Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of acute spine injuries in the United States. Each year, millions of Americans experience neck or back pain following a collision. Navigating the medical, legal, and insurance landscape after an accident can be confusing and stressful. This post provides a factual overview of what typically […]
The CME Physician: A Voice for Objectivity, Resolution, and Healing
By John H. Shim, MD | Board-Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon In personal injury litigation, few roles are more misunderstood than that of the physician who performs a Compulsory Medical Evaluation (CME). Critics have worked hard to portray these physicians as partisan advocates for the defense, paid to minimize and deny. Having performed hundreds of these […]
