Brain Injury after a Personal Injury- What Does a Normal MRI Mean?

Following a car accident or other personal injury in which a person has hit their head, been rendered unconscious, or has experienced an altered state of consciousness,  Magnetic Resonance Imaging ( MRI) may be ordered to rule out serious brain injury.  Most personal injury lawyers want to understand however whether  having a normal MRI means…

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Settlement of Personal Injury Claim- “Urgency” for MRI Costs New Test?

This was an assessment of the costs  following the settlement of personal injury litigation. The only issue was the $2,000.00 cost of an  MRI of cervical and lumbar spine done privately.(Kumanan v. Achim,2013 BCSC 1867) The injury claimant was in a motor vehicle accident  sustained soft tissue injuries.  Despite two treating doctors recommending an MRI,…

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