You represent a third party claimant who sustained long - term, serious injuries in a motor vehicle collision. Draft a letter to a medical specialist in which you request him/her to compile a medico - legal report that reflects the impact of the collision on your client's medical condition. To ensure that the important issues relating to your client's third party claim are properly addressed in the medico - legal report by the medical specialist, he should be asked for and given certain information in the letter that you send to him her.
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Medical Specialist's Name]
[Medical Specialist's Address]
[City, State, ZIP]
Subject: Request for Medico-Legal Report – [Client's Name], Third Party Claimant
Dear Dr. [Medical Specialist's Last Name],
I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to request your esteemed expertise in compiling a medico-legal report on behalf of my client, [Client's Name]. [He/She] sustained significant, long-term injuries as a result of a motor vehicle collision, and we believe that your professional evaluation will aptly reflect the impact of this collision on [his/her] medical condition.
In order to ensure that the medico-legal report adequately addresses the important issues concerning my client's third-party claim, we kindly request that you consider the following information and areas of focus:
1. Background Information:
Please provide a summary of [Client's Name]'s medical history, including any pre-existing health conditions or injuries that may have contributed to or influenced the severity of the current injuries sustained in the motor vehicle collision.
2. Assessment of Injuries:
Thoroughly evaluate and document the extent and nature of the injuries sustained by my client as a direct result of the motor vehicle collision. Please describe the injuries in detail, confirming their long-term implications, impact on daily life activities, and any potential for future complications or aggravation.
3. Treatment and Rehabilitation:
Outline the type and duration of medical treatment and rehabilitation that [Client's Name] has undergone or will require in the future. Assess the potential effectiveness of such treatments in alleviating or managing the long-term consequences of the collision.
4. Functional Limitations and Disabilities:
Examine and identify any functional limitations or disabilities experienced by my client due to the injuries sustained. Include an assessment of how these limitations may impact [his/her] ability to perform regular tasks, engage in employment activities, and enjoy a normal quality of life.
5. Prognosis:
Provide an informed prognosis, based on your medical expertise, regarding the expected course of recovery, the potential for future improvement, the need for ongoing medical care, and any foreseeable complications related to the injuries sustained.
6. Causal Relationship:
Elaborate on the direct causal relationship between the injuries suffered by [Client's Name] and the motor vehicle collision, firmly establishing that the collision was the primary cause of [his/her] injuries.
7. Expert Opinion:
Offer your expert opinion on whether the injuries sustained by my client are consistent with the type of injury typically seen in motor vehicle collisions, considering the specific circumstances surrounding this incident.
Given your specialization in [Medical Specialist's Area of Expertise], we are confident that you possess the necessary experience and knowledge to assess the impact of the collision on my client's medical condition accurately. We kindly request that the completed medico-legal report be provided to us within [reasonable timeframe].
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at [Your Contact Number] or [Your Email Address].
Thank you for your time and consideration of our request. We are eagerly looking forward to receiving your professional evaluation, which will greatly assist us in securing a fair settlement for our client.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Your Law Firm/Company Name]