So my Suby is totalled...
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One more doctor/lawyer comment. Doctors won't do ****e for you but prescribe muscle relaxants, anti-inflamatories, and do physical therapy. If you have health coverage this will not help you get a settlement.
If your back or neck hurts and you want to FIX it, go to a well-known and respected CHIROPRACTOR, if one exists near you. Discuss the situation beforehand with them and often they will bill the insurance company directly.
Your settlement is often based as a factor of your medical costs, so if you have Kaiser and you just got a bunch of drugs prescribed, you may be out of luck. A good chiropractor will fix your problem, and you may end up with a nice settlement.
I got hit almost head-on on a city street, had $4k in chiropractic bills, and got a "no-haggle" settlement of $4k or so after paying off the chiro bill (it was so long ago I forget!).
NOTE: There is a 1 year statute of limitations in CA by which you must file a lawsuit if you haven't settled with the insurance company in a year. IMO, you should call the ins company of the guy that hit you and ask for a settlement offer once your you the extent of you doctor visits. They will often low-ball you, but remember lawyers get a FAT chunk if you involve them, and in cases like this it's a waste. If the insurance company stalls to around one year, you can file a lawsuit or have a law office do the paperwork for a small fee. When you get a settlement, you'll have to sign something indicating you will never go after them again if you end up a paralized or something...
Anyways... good luck
If your back or neck hurts and you want to FIX it, go to a well-known and respected CHIROPRACTOR, if one exists near you. Discuss the situation beforehand with them and often they will bill the insurance company directly.
Your settlement is often based as a factor of your medical costs, so if you have Kaiser and you just got a bunch of drugs prescribed, you may be out of luck. A good chiropractor will fix your problem, and you may end up with a nice settlement.
I got hit almost head-on on a city street, had $4k in chiropractic bills, and got a "no-haggle" settlement of $4k or so after paying off the chiro bill (it was so long ago I forget!).
NOTE: There is a 1 year statute of limitations in CA by which you must file a lawsuit if you haven't settled with the insurance company in a year. IMO, you should call the ins company of the guy that hit you and ask for a settlement offer once your you the extent of you doctor visits. They will often low-ball you, but remember lawyers get a FAT chunk if you involve them, and in cases like this it's a waste. If the insurance company stalls to around one year, you can file a lawsuit or have a law office do the paperwork for a small fee. When you get a settlement, you'll have to sign something indicating you will never go after them again if you end up a paralized or something...
Anyways... good luck
Last edited by HellaDumb; Dec 28, 2005 at 09:05 AM.
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Originally Posted by HellaDumb
One more doctor/lawyer comment. Doctors won't do ****e for you but prescribe muscle relaxants, anti-inflamatories, and do physical therapy. If you have health coverage this will not help you get a settlement.
If your back or neck hurts and you want to FIX it, go to a well-known and respected CHIROPRACTOR, if one exists near you. Discuss the situation beforehand with them and often they will bill the insurance company directly.
Your settlement is often based as a factor of your medical costs, so if you have Kaiser and you just got a bunch of drugs prescribed, you may be out of luck. A good chiropractor will fix your problem, and you may end up with a nice settlement.
I got hit almost head-on on a city street, had $4k in chiropractic bills, and got a "no-haggle" settlement of $4k or so after paying off the chiro bill (it was so long ago I forget!).
NOTE: There is a 1 year statute of limitations in CA by which you must file a lawsuit if you haven't settled with the insurance company in a year. IMO, you should call the ins company of the guy that hit you and ask for a settlement offer once your you the extent of you doctor visits. They will often low-ball you, but remember lawyers get a FAT chunk if you involve them, and in cases like this it's a waste. If the insurance company stalls to around one year, you can file a lawsuit or have a law office do the paperwork for a small fee. When you get a settlement, you'll have to sign something indicating you will never go after them again if you end up a paralized or something...
Anyways... good luck
If your back or neck hurts and you want to FIX it, go to a well-known and respected CHIROPRACTOR, if one exists near you. Discuss the situation beforehand with them and often they will bill the insurance company directly.
Your settlement is often based as a factor of your medical costs, so if you have Kaiser and you just got a bunch of drugs prescribed, you may be out of luck. A good chiropractor will fix your problem, and you may end up with a nice settlement.
I got hit almost head-on on a city street, had $4k in chiropractic bills, and got a "no-haggle" settlement of $4k or so after paying off the chiro bill (it was so long ago I forget!).
NOTE: There is a 1 year statute of limitations in CA by which you must file a lawsuit if you haven't settled with the insurance company in a year. IMO, you should call the ins company of the guy that hit you and ask for a settlement offer once your you the extent of you doctor visits. They will often low-ball you, but remember lawyers get a FAT chunk if you involve them, and in cases like this it's a waste. If the insurance company stalls to around one year, you can file a lawsuit or have a law office do the paperwork for a small fee. When you get a settlement, you'll have to sign something indicating you will never go after them again if you end up a paralized or something...
Anyways... good luck
I've had a serious of serious back and neck injuries over the years and if it wasn't for PT I'd be SCREWED!!!!
in my opinion going to a chiropractor without also going to a PT is complete and utter stupidity.
the chiroprator can smooth out the rinkles and align the BONES but in any back/neck injury that is not the only problem. Without strengthening the muscles and repairing torn/pulled muscles and retraining them your bones will just go back to how they were when they were messed up.
I spent 6 months strait going to a chiroprator up to 3 times a week on top of the probably 50 other times I've been to one over the years to fix various things or get a few touch ups. If it hadn't been for me getting massage and PT mixed in with those it would have been a waste.
Maybe I'm biased because I use to live with a physical therapist but i doubt it.
Chiropractors can only do so much.
my advice. Go to a chiropractor that has a massage therapy unit attached to it. Get adjustments and massages everytime you go in. Then pay a visit to a quality PT person and have them look over your xrays and doctors notes.
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Originally Posted by DEMENTEDWRX
you should be good to go. no need for lawyers.
ive only had my 05 wrx for a few months. aint nothin wrong with it being near stock at the moment. it's my commuter... got parts chillin in the garage ready to be put on... but if you want, i can slap em on and embarrass your dad's M5 at the runs. just let me know...
don't buy another WRX. save your money from working at the noodle shop and buy yourself a beamer like all the other asians out there who still live at home. haha
ive only had my 05 wrx for a few months. aint nothin wrong with it being near stock at the moment. it's my commuter... got parts chillin in the garage ready to be put on... but if you want, i can slap em on and embarrass your dad's M5 at the runs. just let me know...
don't buy another WRX. save your money from working at the noodle shop and buy yourself a beamer like all the other asians out there who still live at home. haha
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Originally Posted by OneManArmy
what's wrong with physical therapy?
I've had a serious of serious back and neck injuries over the years and if it wasn't for PT I'd be SCREWED!!!!
in my opinion going to a chiropractor without also going to a PT is complete and utter stupidity.
the chiroprator can smooth out the rinkles and align the BONES but in any back/neck injury that is not the only problem. Without strengthening the muscles and repairing torn/pulled muscles and retraining them your bones will just go back to how they were when they were messed up.
I spent 6 months strait going to a chiroprator up to 3 times a week on top of the probably 50 other times I've been to one over the years to fix various things or get a few touch ups. If it hadn't been for me getting massage and PT mixed in with those it would have been a waste.
Maybe I'm biased because I use to live with a physical therapist but i doubt it.
Chiropractors can only do so much.
my advice. Go to a chiropractor that has a massage therapy unit attached to it. Get adjustments and massages everytime you go in. Then pay a visit to a quality PT person and have them look over your xrays and doctors notes.
I've had a serious of serious back and neck injuries over the years and if it wasn't for PT I'd be SCREWED!!!!
in my opinion going to a chiropractor without also going to a PT is complete and utter stupidity.
the chiroprator can smooth out the rinkles and align the BONES but in any back/neck injury that is not the only problem. Without strengthening the muscles and repairing torn/pulled muscles and retraining them your bones will just go back to how they were when they were messed up.
I spent 6 months strait going to a chiroprator up to 3 times a week on top of the probably 50 other times I've been to one over the years to fix various things or get a few touch ups. If it hadn't been for me getting massage and PT mixed in with those it would have been a waste.
Maybe I'm biased because I use to live with a physical therapist but i doubt it.
Chiropractors can only do so much.
my advice. Go to a chiropractor that has a massage therapy unit attached to it. Get adjustments and massages everytime you go in. Then pay a visit to a quality PT person and have them look over your xrays and doctors notes.
Having been in a car accident earlier this year where I hit a rather solid object at slow speed (cow @ 25mph) and got "Moderate Whiplash", I concur completely with the CHIROPRACTOR, MASSAGE & PHYSICAL THERAPY routine for back injuries. I now have FREE Chiropractor, Massage and Physical Therapy for one year from the date of injury.
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Originally Posted by OneManArmy
you apparently know nothing....nothing at all.
But yeah, I'm going to a chiro in my area that has a full time massage therapist attatched to his office. So I'll be going in there about twice a week until I've made full recovery. As for the car, I received a call from insurance today, and it's totalled. Looks like I'll be going to pick up my new EVO IX soon as they cut me the check.
That is just crazy!!
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****, if this works out for you cool. That new Evo sounds like it is a beast. Hope you heal up well and soon. I've got some damn tendonitis of the back....mild but a pain 
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Originally Posted by RS TURBO
sorry to hear about your wagon..EVO IX should help with neck pain...NOT...c ya @ LIC!!
Haha, thanks Andrew. Hey how's your car doin after that crazy fire??! See you at LIC dude.
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Haha. That DementedWRX guy is an assclown and a moron. A dog's fart carries more weight than pretty much anything that ever came out of his mouth.
But yeah, I'm going to a chiro in my area that has a full time massage therapist attatched to his office. So I'll be going in there about twice a week until I've made full recovery. As for the car, I received a call from insurance today, and it's totalled. Looks like I'll be going to pick up my new EVO IX soon as they cut me the check.
But yeah, I'm going to a chiro in my area that has a full time massage therapist attatched to his office. So I'll be going in there about twice a week until I've made full recovery. As for the car, I received a call from insurance today, and it's totalled. Looks like I'll be going to pick up my new EVO IX soon as they cut me the check.
yeah, dont mind me. only pay attention to me when you feel like backing your **** up in real life, ya damn losers. lol
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Originally Posted by DEMENTEDWRX
yeah, dont mind me. only pay attention to me when you feel like backing your **** up in real life, ya damn losers. lol
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Originally Posted by OneManArmy
what's wrong with physical therapy?
I've had a serious of serious back and neck injuries over the years and if it wasn't for PT I'd be SCREWED!!!!
in my opinion going to a chiropractor without also going to a PT is complete and utter stupidity.
I've had a serious of serious back and neck injuries over the years and if it wasn't for PT I'd be SCREWED!!!!
in my opinion going to a chiropractor without also going to a PT is complete and utter stupidity.
