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Still hurting a year after my Glendale truck crash can I get another doctor?
Yes - and if you assume the insurance doctor's opinion is final, your claim can get closed while your pain is...
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Can I claim PTSD in Arizona if anxiety got worse after a Tempe crash?
Everyone says insurers have to pay for crash-related PTSD, but actually the insurance company will usually argue the...
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My husband was working when a Tucson driver hit him can we sue too?
The one thing your employer is hoping you never find out: workers' comp is not always your only remedy in Arizona....
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Can I sue if DoorDash says I don't get workers' comp after a crash?
Yes - if you were driving for DoorDash in Arizona, you usually do not get workers' compensation, and that can mean a...
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I never mentioned panic attacks after my Glendale crash, did I ruin my case?
Yes, waiting to report psychological symptoms is one of the easiest ways to lose money on an Arizona injury claim,...
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Should I go to the ER or wait for my OB after a Yuma crash?
Now that Arizona's distracted-driving ban is fully enforceable statewide, insurers are picking apart the first 24 to...
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My sister got hurt in a Glendale Uber crash, whose insurance pays in Arizona?
The one thing the insurer is hoping you never find out: Arizona is not a no-fault state. From the insurance...
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I cleaned up after my wife's Mesa hotel fall, did I ruin her case?
Probably not - and the hotel is hoping you never find out that Arizona law does not require a perfect accident scene...
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What happens if I give a recorded statement after a Mesa Uber crash?
You can hand the insurer words it will use to reduce or deny your claim, especially if you guess about speed,...
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Scottsdale crash and shoulder feels weird will insurance pay if it gets worse later?
Yes - in Arizona, a claim can include future treatment and long-term losses, not just today's ER bill. That...
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If I got hurt driving for work in Mesa, is workers' comp my only option?
$0 upfront medical copays can turn into thousands fast, and the short answer is no - in Arizona, workers' comp is...
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My mom's Tempe crash settlement is coming, who gets paid before she does?
The biggest money trap is assuming the settlement check is hers in full. It usually is not. In an Arizona injury...
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I said I was fine after a Yuma crash am I screwed now?
Two years is Arizona's deadline to file most injury claims under A.R.S. § 12-542. The insurance company will tell...
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Key Terms
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comminuted fracture
A fracture in which a bone is broken into three or more pieces is called a comminuted fracture, and it usually...
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probative value
Yes - think of it like muddy boots by the door after a rainstorm. They do not prove everything by themselves, but...
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rotator cuff tear
Insurance adjusters and defense lawyers often treat shoulder complaints like a loophole: they may argue the damage...
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umbrella policy
Why does the other driver's insurance suddenly have "more coverage" after everyone said the policy limits were too...
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post-concussion syndrome
Persistent headaches, dizziness, memory problems, light sensitivity, sleep disruption, and slowed thinking can...
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policy limits
You just got a letter that says the insurer is offering the "policy limits," or that the at-fault driver has "low...
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Hospital lien
What the insurance company does not want you to know is that it may be perfectly happy to settle your injury claim...
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bulging disc
Insurance companies and defense lawyers often use "bulging disc" to make an injury sound minor, old, or unrelated to...
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step-down provision
Why is the insurance company saying there is coverage, but not as much as you thought? A step-down provision is a...
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PTSD
You just got a letter that says your symptoms may be consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, after...
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recorded statement
Adjusters and defense lawyers often ask for one early, sound casual about it, and hope you talk before you know the...
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MRI vs CT scan
Insurance adjusters and defense lawyers sometimes lean on the difference between these scans to question how serious...
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special damages
Not the same as a pain-and-suffering payout, and not a bonus number a lawyer pulls out of the air. These are the...
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independent adjuster
Who is this person calling about the claim if they do not even work for the insurance company? An independent...
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cervical strain
The part that trips people up most is that a "strain" is not automatically minor. In everyday conversation, people...
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soft tissue injury
People often confuse a soft tissue injury with a bone fracture because both can cause pain, swelling, and limited...
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cauda equina syndrome
You may see this listed in an emergency room note, MRI report, discharge summary, or demand letter as "suspected...
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spinal fusion
You just got a letter that says your surgeon recommends spinal fusion after a crash left you with ongoing back or...
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herniated disc
You may see this phrase in an ER note, MRI report, workers' comp paperwork, or an insurance letter saying you have a...
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Glasgow Coma Scale
You just got a letter that says the emergency team recorded a "GCS of 13" after a crash, and now you are trying to...
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nominal damages
Failing to recognize this issue can lead someone to abandon a valid claim simply because the measurable financial...
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subluxation
A partial dislocation of a joint. "Partial" means the bones have shifted out of their normal alignment, but not...
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fibromyalgia after trauma
People often confuse fibromyalgia with an ordinary soft-tissue injury or with chronic pain syndrome, but they are...
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radiculopathy
What trips people up most is that radiculopathy is not just "back pain" or "a pinched nerve" in the casual sense. It...
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