Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of Your Case, Your Justice, Southern California personal injury attorney Lowell Steiger discusses the challenges of proving and addressing invisible injuries. These include conditions such as soft tissue damage, nerve trauma, PTSD, concussions, and chronic pain — injuries that do not always appear on x-rays or diagnostic scans. Lowell explains why these injuries are often downplayed by insurance companies and even family members, the importance of ongoing medical treatment, and the critical role of medical experts in validating claims. He also shares practical advice for accident victims who delay seeking treatment and emphasizes how juries evaluate credibility in these cases.
Key Timestamps: 00:01 – Show Introduction 01:05 – Defining “invisible injuries” in personal injury cases 03:40 – Why insurance companies and even loved ones downplay injuries 06:22 – Proving injuries without visible evidence or x-rays 09:18 – The role of neurologists, pain management doctors, and specialists 12:10 – PTSD and psychological trauma as part of injury claims 14:33 – What to do if pain develops days or weeks after an accident 18:15 – How juries respond to invisible injury cases 22:05 – Chronic pain vs. acute injuries: key distinctions 25:10 – Final advice for victims worried about not being believed
About the Show: Your Case, Your Justice with attorney Lowell Steiger sheds light on the real-world challenges accident victims face when pursuing fair compensation. With empathy and decades of legal experience, Lowell provides practical guidance and heartfelt advocacy for those navigating personal injury claims.
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