The doctors, however, were still been getting paid through the patients' auto insurance. In the last 10 years, lawyers have also used the AOB and had their clients sign the document. The auto insurers face a conflict. They receive AOBs from doctors and lawyer. Because a lawyer's power is more intimidating than a doctor's, the insurance company opts to pay the lawyer.
Doctors are outraged and feel helpless.
I recommend an efficient three steps to minimize your time and maximize the chance of recovery. Lawyers are not used to receiving demand letters from the treating doctor. The treating doctor is usually too nice, humble or afraid to do anything more than make forlorn phone calls. Stay off the telephone and use the letter. It is particularly important that the doctor and the patient sign it.