Whiplash cases, so often defined as soft tissue injuries, seem to be getting more difficult to settle, as well as defend each year. Insurance companies are rejecting legitimate claims for injuries sustained in auto accidents. This atmosphere is making your work harder to get your clients and our patients the care that they need.

What you may not know is that the scientific literature includes a tremendous number of published studies that show how injury can occur in low speed collisions. Please click on What is Whiplash to view an important slide demonstration of what happens in a rear-end collision and its Bibliography.

One key element to a patient's case management is to refer patients to the appropriate medical professional whenever necessary. We recognize the need to refer patients to the appropriate specialists, such as neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, and physical therapists. We also refer patients for MRI studies whenever needed and their progress is monitored regularly.

While our goal is to provide patients with the highest quality care, we also recognize the importance of delivering timely and precise reports and records of treatment to the patients' legal counsel.

Another very important note:  Drs. Jerome and Blumenfeld have performed hundreds of independent chiropractic examinations for various insurance companies over the past 24 years.  Based upon having examined thousands of patients and having attended countless educational seminars, we can detect if a patient is malingering or exaggerating their symptoms. 

Objective patient assessment is an essential aspect of all patient examinations and records review.  We recognize the importance of a detailed narrative report, including: history of injury, social history, medical history, chief complaints, physical examination, radiographic examination, diagnostic impressions, discussion, prognosis, and future medicals.  Attorneys and insurance companies can rely on objective, timely patient evaluations. 

The Bibliography at the end of  What is Whiplash is a list of recent literature supporting whiplash injuries. If there is any study you wish to acquire, the following instructions will help you do so...

Getting Copies of the Studies

All SAE papers can be purchased directly from the Society of Automotive Engineers. They can be reached at www.sae.org, or by calling (724) 776-4970.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Special Reports or Press Releases can be viewed on their website at www.hwysafety.org, or by calling (703) 247-1500.

The studies that were presented at the World Congress can be purchased from:
Physical Medicine Research Foundation
510-207 West Hastings St
Vancouver BC V6B 1H7
(604) 684-4148
All other studies can be obtained from regional medical library reference departments.

Most of the studies listed here are also written about in the book, The Complete Guide to Whiplash. Please feel free to call us to receive the Injury Resources Monthly, a newsletter that discusses the latest scientific literature.

Attorney Contact Form

If you are an attorney and would like to discuss the literature or a specific case, simply fill out the form below and either Dr. Jerome or Dr. Blumenfeld will contact you.