Because the man was visiting Virginia Beach rather than living locally, his follow-up treatment took place in Connecticut. He consulted his primary care provider, underwent additional imaging, and attended physical therapy after returning home.
Rutter Mills needed to gather medical records and bills from providers in multiple states to document the injuries and treatment associated with the collision.
The client’s cervical spine X-rays showed mild multilevel degenerative changes, which had also been noted on imaging before the accident.
Although the collision caused neck pain and whiplash symptoms, the earlier findings were relevant to understanding his medical history and evaluating the extent of his accident-related injuries.
