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INITIAL EVALUATION
The initial evaluation should always be performed by a Medical Doctor (M.D.). This is important because insurance companies will always lower the value of claims not evaluated by an M.D. After the initial evaluation, the M.D. should present you with your proper treatement options.

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)
An MRI is an essential component to the proper valuation of an injury claim. An MRI is much more effective then standard x-rays in determining the nature and extent of most injuries. You should be not continue to treat for an extended period of time at any facility that does not offer you an MRI option.

TREATMENT
Standard treatment for an auto accident or personal injury can be performed by a Chiropractor or Physical Therapist. Treatment is rehabilitative in nature and should be diverse. It is very important that you disclose every detail of your symptoms to your therapist or chiropractor and even more important that they record this information. No detail is too small for proper medical documentation. Please ask your therapist for a diverse treatment plan as many clinics offer each patient a redundant treatment plan that does not provide the physical relief need to the patient and also reduces the value of the overall claim.

FINAL EVALUATION
The final evaluation should be performed by a M.D. when you reach maximum medical improvment (see below). All your symptoms and concerns should be voiced to your M.D. at this time. The final value of your case will depend on how you have kept up with your treatment, the nature and extent of your injuries, your long-term prognosis, your medical bills, and the Doctor's final evaluation.

MAXIMUM MEDICAL IMPROVEMENT (MMI)
Maximum Medical Improvement is the point in your treatment where the doctor determines that further recovery is not anticipated. At that time, your treatment shifts from rehabilitative treatment to palliative care.

PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT RATING
At the end of your treatment a Medical Doctor will assign a Permanent Impairment Rating to you if warranted. This rating can only be performed by a Medical Doctor (M.D.) and must be done in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the American Medical Association (AMA). The Impairment Rating represents that percentage of bodily part function permanently lost as the result of the injuries suffered during your accident.

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