| Classification | Slight |
| Grade | II |
| Physiologic Consequence | Possible |
| Description | Disc desiccation Slight disc bulging |
Grades are described on a 6 point scale. Grading the severity of your patient's injuries are crucial in determining:
| ✓ | type of care | |
| ✓ | duration of care | |
| ✓ | if testing or specialists needed | |
| ✓ | outcome probabilities | |
| ✓ | value of Personal Injury case |
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Guido while stopped for a light, he was rear ended by defendant. Guido's car damage was $500.00
Defendant admitted liability.
Guido suffered from persistent back pain and lost the ability to continue his profession as a cabinetmaker. Guido's wife and passenger Geraldine did not file a claim.
Initially Guido demanded $112,000. He claimed he lost over $100,000 in cabinet work. At trial, Guido then lowered his demand to $80,000.
The jury awarded $300 for loss income, $6,543.00 in medical costs and $500 for his car.
Tevini vs. Heisler CIV 100 4581, Marin Superior Sept 13, 2012. Hon. M Lynn Duryee.
| ✤ | Guaranteed loser --- 1st sign - MIST | |
| ✤ | Wife not hurt in same accident | |
| ✤ | Outrageous loss of earnings claim | |
| ✤ | No proof of permanent injury | |
| ✤ | No ambulance of ER care |
These cases almost never succeed in court. Never take a lien on MIST [minor impact soft tissue] charge all cash---unless there is med pay.
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