Chapter 4: What Will the First Visit Be Like?
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 […]
Chapter 3: Common Injuries Treated by Chiropractors
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 […]
Chapter 2: What is a Chiropractor and Chiropractic Care?
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 […]
Chapter 1: First Steps After a Motor Vehicle Accident
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 […]
Jason Plotkin to present at MD Chiro Association Convention
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 […]
Lost Wages in an Uber & Lyft Accident
For many Uber & Lyft drivers it is only a side hustle and not their full-time employment. This can create a difficult scenario to recover lost wages if not properly documented. The Pinder Plotkin Legal Team handles a large volume of motor vehicle accident cases and we routinely find that “gig” Uber and Lyft drivers […]
DO’s and DON’T’s After an Uber & Lyft Accident
DO call 911. Request that the responding officer identify all passengers in the information and/or police report prepared. DO request an ambulance if hurt. DO take pictures of the accident scene (position of vehicles in intersection/landmarks). DO take pictures of the property damage to all vehicles (and vehicle tags). DO get contact name/address/telephone for witnesses […]
Lyft Insurance Coverage / Liability
In November 2017, Jason A. Plotkin presented a National Continuing Legal Education course on Uber & Lyft Litigation to attorneys and other legal professionals located throughout the country. The course was designed to teach other lawyers how to handle the unique nuances of accidents involving Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies. The Pinder Plotkin Legal […]
Uber Insurance Coverage / Liability
In 2015, the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration estimated that there were 6.3 million motor vehicle collisions reported to police departments across the country. Contrast that to the 10 million trips Uber completes per day (according to its website) and it becomes clear that it is inevitable that Uber drivers and passengers will fall […]
Uber and Lyft Car Accidents
Jason A. Plotkin is a frequent speaker on personal injury legal topics. In November 2017, Jason A. Plotkin presented a National Continuing Legal Education teleconference on Uber & Lyft Litigation to attorneys and other legal professionals located throughout the country. The course was designed to teach other lawyers how to handle the unique nuances of […]
Recovering Damages After A Car Accident
After being involved in a car accident, your attorney will work to recover any damages that were incurred as a result of the accident. Damages can be awarded for everything from a loss of compensation, to being physically disfigured, depending on the severity of the accident. There are three types of damages that are relevant […]
The Do’s and Dont’s After A Car Accident
It’s difficult to know what steps to take immediately after being involved in a car accident, especially when suffering from injuries or emotional distress. Who should you call? Should you take pictures of the damage? Whose contact information should you obtain at the scene? The answers to those questions are important to know before being […]