How Medical Documentation Shapes Justice in Personal Injury

Your notes are more than just a clinical tool in a personal injury case—they’re evidence. Your documentation isn’t a side note; it’s the main event, shaping the financial outcome of the case. In this first part of a four-part series, we’ll walk you through five foundational practices that elevate your documentation from routine to legally powerful, helping you translate trauma into facts and support your patient’s journey toward justice.

Void Where Prohibited: The New War on Medical Debt & Independent Practices

A new trend in state laws, disguised as consumer protection, is creating a financial death trap for independent medical practices. These “Medical Debt Collection Limitation Laws” are so broad they can void your entire bill for simple paperwork mistakes. This is not just a compliance issue; it’s a threat to your practice’s survival.

Don’t be surprised by the No Surprises Act

No shortage exists of attorneys who are lying in wait, positioning themselves to file lawsuits against medical providers who do not comply with the No Surprises (Billing) Act (NSA), which went into effect Jan. 1, 2022. After all, when business owners don’t comply with these often-confusing laws, attorneys can shake the compliance tree and see what money falls out.

Are they an Analyst, Accommodator, or Assertive?

Knowing is a major factor in successful negotiations. Download the training tip “Knowing Your Law Firm Negotiation Counterpart,” one of the topics we cover in our Negotiations Aikido training workshop.