I had a car accident a few months back and after CT scans, x rays and MRI’s I ended up having 2 slipped discs at L4 and L5 which were hitting my sciatic nerve which gave me such great pain starting from my lower back through my left bottom cheek and straight down my leg to my ankle. I have been going chiro sessions and even though the pain is not as bad as what it was, i still after several months get pain in my ankle and lower back. I have seeked legal advice against the driver who hit me from the rear and am dealing with a solicitor who mentioned this type of injury is substantial and considering i am only 25 years old have a whole lifetime of working, I havent had any children yet and that this will bring me trouble in the future. My chiro also said that once discs have slipped you can not fix them. For this type of injury what would be an appropriate payout figure, I have never done this before and obviously do not want to be out of pocket later on down the track for any medical sessions I need. Has anyone had anyone in a similar situation and what was the offer made my insurance. I really am not one of those people that sue for the hell of it and am not abusing the system. I have genuine injuries and why should it come out of my pocket when i was hit by the car?
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Get a good lawyer and a good doctor. Slipped discs can be taken care of by a good surgeon. Chiro can’t fix slipped discs. There are lots of debate about what chiro can or can’t fix. I don’t need a debate, but most of what I read, they can’t seem to fix slipped discs. True surgeons can make it as good as new. After which, you can then go to a good physiotherapist for rehabilitation.
In QLD we have CTP (Compulsory Third Party) insurance, I think it is green slip or something else in other states. It protects anyone injured by another driver who had an at fault accident and covers for medical expenses, loss of income etc. CTP-type insurance will not let you be out of pocket BUT you must lodge your claim within 9 months of the date of the accident. Maybe try a physio or a surgeon because slipped discs can be re-aligned.