Do not discuss settlement of your case. Do not allow the doctor to take X-rays or conduct other diagnostic tests. Do not go to any other doctors or facilities without your attorney's approval. Is extremely important to note the exact amount of time the doctor spends actually examining you because the doctor will prepare a detailed report regarding your injuries despite having only spent a short time actually examining you. During the course of your exam, without the doctor knowing it , keep track of the time the doctor spends with you and what is being done during each time period.
Doctor arrives in examining room.
The doctor will prepare a report for the insurance company describing his examination of you, along with his findings and opinions. It is extremely rare for the doctor to determine that you were injured in the accident or recommend any further treatment. If you feel you have made a good impression, ask the doctor what treatment he or she would recommend for your injuries. Your questions may prompt the doctor to treat you as a patient, rather than an insurance claim. His practice areas include personal injury cases and motor vehicle accidents.