Chiropractors and personal injury lawyers who have recently started their own practice are often tempted to accept just about anyone who has been in an auto accident, but “This can be a monumental mistake,” warns California attorney Shawn Steel.
Steel’s practice concentrates on personal injury law and strongly supports the chiropractic profession. He lectures at Palmer West Chiropractic, Life Chiropractic College West and Southern California University of Health Sciences.
“If there is one professional area where attorneys and chiropractors should be on the same page, it is in recognizing when to say, “Thanks for coming to see me, but I don’t think that my office will be able to help you.” He provided this list of red flags that must be recognized and immediately acted upon.
1. The Know-It-All
These people know more than the doctor and the lawyer combined. They constantly second guess the doctor and argue with their lawyer, consuming a tremendous amount of time and energy.
It is usually better for your mental health to let that know-it-all patient go! This person brings nothing but aggravation to the lawyer’s office, often saying things like, “I had a friend who with the same facts as my case settled for eight times as much as you want me to take, so what’s wrong with you?”
2. The Grouch (a First Cousin of the Know-It-All)
The Grouch is easy to spot. Your staff members are the first ones to notice that you’ve got a Grouch in your office. Always listen to your staff as they...
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