Validating and Proving "Invisible" Injuries

Just about every physical injury will result in some amount of pain as it heals. This short-term discomfort experienced during the standard healing process is known as "acute pain." Chronic pain, however, is a much more complex and severe condition that typically persists for several months or more, often presenting systemically throughout the body.

Why Insurance Companies Fight Chronic Pain Claims

The existence, extent, and direct cause of chronic pain are notoriously difficult to prove via standard X-rays or basic medical imaging. As such, insurance companies and opposing defense counsel will aggressively dismiss claims of chronic pain in an effort to minimize their financial losses.

They will frequently question your credibility, employing mercenary tactics to imply that you are exaggerating the extent of your pain or fabricating it entirely. On top of the intense physical and psychological stress that a chronic pain sufferer already deals with, these invasive probes can take a devastating toll.