Visiting a qualified medical provider is crucial if you suffer a personal injury. Documenting your symptoms can improve your court case and help ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. At Ogiso Health in Nashville, Tennessee, primary care physician Olatunde Oso, MD, MSPH, specializes in personal injury care. Call Ogiso Health today to schedule a personal injury appointment, or book your visit online.
“Personal injury” is a legal term. It refers to injuries caused by another person’s negligence or misconduct.
Some of the most common personal injuries include:
Don’t wait to seek treatment if you or a loved one suffer a personal injury. Your injuries must be documented to receive financial compensation.
At Ogiso Health, a personal injury appointment involves several steps, including:
Dr. Oso reviews your medical records and asks about your injury, including when it occurred, what happened, and the symptoms you’re experiencing. Answer his questions honestly, providing as much detail as possible.
Next, Dr. Oso completes a physical exam. For example, if you were rear-ended, he assesses you for whiplash. Dr. Oso checks your neck and shoulders for bruising and redness, tests your muscle strength and range of motion, and orders X-rays and an MRI to check for fractures or damage to your muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues.
After your physical exam and lab tests, Dr. Oso writes down all of his observations. He describes your diagnosis in detail, explains your symptoms and their severity, and provides a step-by-step treatment plan.
Dr. Oso also creates a file that includes the results of your lab tests, photos from the diagnostic imaging, and a record of any prescribed medication.
Once your visit is finished and Dr. Oso has developed a personalized treatment plan, he sends your medical file to your legal team.
Your lawyers add Dr. Oso’s notes to their case file which includes police reports, witness testimony, and photographic evidence from the accident scene. This information, along with Dr. Oso’s observations, supports your arguments in court.
A judge reviews all of this information (and considers it) before determining the amount of compensation you deserve.
At Ogiso Health, Dr. Oso takes an integrative and minimally invasive approach to treating personal injuries. He might suggest:
Most personal injuries respond best to several types of treatment.
Call Ogiso Health today to schedule a personal injury appointment, or book your visit online.