Your goal in visiting a chiropractor (DC) and embarking on a chiropractic treatment plan is usually to relieve pain. Your chiropractor has that same goal; however, he or she also has several other chiropractic goals that can benefit you in the long-term. Your DC’s goal is to realign and treat your conditions through nonsurgical, drug-free […]Continue reading
Workers’ Comp Claims and Opioids in Maryland When a worker is injured on the job, Maryland’s workers’ compensation system covers medical care and other WC benefits. This coverage includes prescription medications, including opioids. Doctors often prescribe opioids for treatment of pain after an injury at work. However, with the growing opioid epidemic, the question of […]Continue reading
Many people have never visited a chiropractor (DC) before an auto accident, so they do not know what to expect during their first visit. Your first visit with a DC is much like the first visit with any other healthcare professional. The first step is to review your symptoms and history with the chiropractor before […]Continue reading
Many accident victims consult chiropractors (DCs) because chiropractors treat a broad range of conditions and injuries that are common in motor vehicle accidents. Unlike other healthcare professionals who prescribe painkillers to deal with car accident injuries, a DC can use a variety of chiropractic methods to correct spinal misalignments to promote natural healing without the […]Continue reading
You may not be familiar with chiropractors or chiropractic care. Therefore, we want to begin by explaining this area of health care and treatment for car accident injuries. What is a Chiropractor? Simply put, a chiropractor or Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) is a health care professional who uses noninvasive methods to treat a variety of […]Continue reading
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 6.3 million accidents were reported in 2015.[i] As a result of those traffic accidents, over 2.4 million people were injured, and 35,485 people were killed. The numbers for 2015 are an increase from the numbers reported in 2014. Each day in the United States, thousands […]Continue reading
Jason A. Plotkin is a panel speaker at the Maryland Chiropractic Associations’ 2018 Spring Convention on April 14, 2018 (www.marylandchiro.com). Mr. Plotkin will be presenting Auto Comp: The Role of a Chiropractor in Auto Injury and Workers’ Comp Claims. This will be a great opportunity for chiropractors to learn about the interplay of workers’ compensation and motor […]Continue reading
The Pinder Plotkin Legal Team is pleased to announce the hiring of Christian J. Miele as an associate attorney. Miele joins the firm today, just one day after being sworn in as a member of the Maryland Bar by the Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court. “I am thrilled to begin my legal career as […]Continue reading
Pinder Plotkin is proud to announce that Jason Plotkin has been recognized as one of the named professionals listed on The Daily Record ’s 2016 VIP List: Successful Under 40. This honor acknowledges Jason as a Maryland leader based on professional achievements, commitment to community, and accomplishments made before the age of 40. Jason Plotkin […]Continue reading
As a son, a husband, and the father of two little girls, I am sensitive to the struggles women face throughout life as a result of sexism and gender-based discrimination. When I heard about the Women’s Law Center of Maryland, I reached out to Executive Director Michelle Siri to find out how I could get involved. This is an amazing group that exists to address the unique legal needs of women, and since the group formed in […]Continue reading
