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Under no circumstances should you become angry or try to argue your side of the case. Do not refuse to answer any medical related questions. This is all the doctor is permitted to ask. If any questions are not appropriate, just politely state that your attorney will answer any of those questions. Respond accurately to the doctor. Don’t say that everything hurts. The doctor is often asked to document how you react to pain. You don’t want it to look like your responses are exaggerated. Under no circumstances should you volunteer information. This will be used by the defense litigation attorneys to come back at you. Don’t question the doctor’s credibility. This is the job of your attorney during the trial. Never use legal or medical terms. Never try to guess what the physician will ask. You may end up showing inconsistency. It is ok to say you do not know if the doctor asks something that you can’t answer.

The insurance defense has the right to have these examinations take place. By following the steps above, you will be giving the defense their right. You will also be protecting yourself against undue challenge during the trial.
Make sure that you have an attorney who is experienced in the area of insurance defense law. You will be going up against major insurance companies who are not working in your best interest. They are working to discredit your case. Your attorney will help you build the solid case that you need to get the recovery that you deserve.

This article is not intended as legal advice.

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