Medical treatment, including injections such as epidural steroid injections, can affect the value of a personal injury settlement, but not because getting more treatment is a strategy for a bigger payout.
How Do Injections Affect a Personal Injury Settlement?
Insurance companies evaluate claims based on the medical evidence of how serious an injury is. Injections are typically recommended when more conservative treatment, like physical therapy or medication, hasn’t resolved the pain, which is itself evidence that an injury is more significant.
This documented escalation in care, along with the added medical bills, can be reflected in a higher settlement value.
How Your Treatment Can Affect Your Claim
Your treatment should always be based on what a doctor determines you need, not on what might look better in a claim. Insurers and their attorneys review treatment records closely, and treatment that looks excessive or inconsistent with the injury can raise questions rather than increase value.
The better approach is to follow your doctor’s recommended treatment plan for your recovery. If your plan includes injections, your attorney should ensure the treatment and its cost are fully accounted for in your claim.
At Munley Law, we work with medical providers to document treatment accurately and pursue the compensation it reflects. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your case.