“Do You Have a Referral Arrangement with a Specific Personal Injury Chiropractor or Doctor?”
It’s a question some callers ask. The answer is NO. If you suffered a serious injury, the worst thing you can do is hire a lawyer who has a secret referral relationship with a specific chiropractor or doctor.
We’ve all heard the television commercials! We’ve all seen the billboards! Please call, the lawyer begs. These are settlement mill lawyers. They operate an assembly line process: sign the client, refer the client to a special personal injury chiropractor, inflate the medical charges, make a settlement demand on the insurance company, and take what they can get (or the “little” they can get). That process fails clients who are truly injured. It benefits only the lawyer and the chosen clinic. That’s wrong.
The settlement mill lawyers all over television and billboards do not want you to know the truth. They are running a sham that hurts already injured people a second time.
These special lawyer-chiropractor arrangements have become so common, some callers now expect them. But those deals are the worst thing for your case. Here are four reasons why you should never hire a lawyer who has a special chiropractor seeing all his clients.
Insurance Companies Track These Relationships and Offer Lower Settlements
Insurance companies keep information on your lawyer and your doctor. They know which lawyers settle for small amounts and which lawyers will prepare their cases for court. The insurance company knows that billboard lawyer won’t go to court.
They know about the relationship between settlement mill lawyers and their clinic. Every single time the “fast cash TV lawyer signs a client,” the demand will include a report from the same chiropractor saying the same things. The insurance company knows your lawyer always uses a specific medical evaluator and likely will never testify to support their opinions.
This affects your claim. Insurance companies factor these relationships into evaluations and may offer a lower settlement.
Your Lawyer Is Running Up Unnecessary Charges That Benefit Him, Not You
Remember the old saying – “It’s all good until you get the bill!” That’s true with settlement mill lawyers. They promise to take care of everything for you. And they do. But you pay a big price.
A client called upset about his settlement mill lawyer. He was injured in a car accident, the other driver had only the minimum liability insurance of $25,000, and the lawyer immediately sent him to the firm’s personal injury chiropractor. The clinic ran up inflated bills for no real treatment. The client received almost nothing from the small settlement, while most money went to the lawyer and chiropractor.
These secret relationships inflate bills but provide very little real care. At the end of these cases, most of the settlement money goes to legal and medical bills.
Your Lawyer Has a Conflict That Impacts Subrogation Claims
In a normal injury case, your lawyer can negotiate with providers to reduce repayments, saving you money. But a settlement mill lawyer with a side deal with a clinic has a huge conflict of interest. The bills are already inflated, and the lawyer may prioritize profit from the clinic rather than your recovery.
You pay the price while the lawyer and clinic benefit.
If Your Case Goes to Trial, the Chiropractor or Doctor May Lose Credibility
Most people hope cases settle, but the best settlements happen when lawyers prepare for trial. Many settlement mill lawyers refuse to go to court or have never stepped in as advocates. Insurance companies know this and pay them less.
A chiropractor or doctor who works exclusively for the lawyer may have their credibility destroyed on cross-examination. Reports are repetitive, predictable, and often not backed by real patient care.
If you are hurt, you need real medical care. Doctors who actually treat patients and understand injuries are trusted in court.
What Should You Do?
If you suffered a serious injury, look for a serious lawyer. Do your research, talk to local lawyers, and avoid firms where you only speak to runners or staff. If you have access to healthcare, get treatment – your health is the top priority. Even if you lack coverage, a dedicated lawyer can explore options and prepare the best path forward.
Why Clients Trust Blackwell Law Firm
Clients choose Blackwell Law Firm because we combine experience, integrity, and a client-focused approach. We handle each case with personalized attention, ensuring your concerns are heard and your needs are prioritized. Our lawyers have decades of combined experience in personal injury, car accidents, and other legal matters, giving you confidence that your case is in capable hands. With transparent communication, a commitment to ethical representation, and no fees unless we win, it’s no wonder so many injured clients trust us to fight for their rights.
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