On June 14, 2011, Client was involved in a rear-end collision. Client did not go to the emergency until 06/22/11, 8 days after the accident. At the emergency room, the client did not complain of shoulder pain. Client first complained of left shoulder pain on 06/29/11 when treating with a chiropractor. Client was referred to physical therapy where he received treatment for the left shoulder injury without success. On July 30, 2011, an MRI disclosed a very thin tear to the supraspinatus tendon. On October 19, 2012, client under surgery to repair to the torn rotator cuff. The insurance company made an initial settlement offer of $11,000, citing certain degenerative findings in the MRI and the client’s failure to report any shoulder pain until 15 days after the accident.
Case Results: Case settled for $97,500.00.