[Parker]

Cromlich, was your primary care doc truly unfeeling, or was he just telling you the facts of the way things are in the medical field these days? Is this a case of shooting the messenger? Perhaps he was sympathizing with you and trying to help with explanations of the real world today.

I don't know, the whole world confuses me these days.

[Chi-Town]

Cromlich, what happened to the orthopedic doctor that you were referred to by the ER? That referral is usually in writing in your discharge papers.

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Call Bogan, Munns and Munns. For the People!

It's MORGAN AND MORGAN------For the people.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by cromlich

They just won't be bothered. One of the gals in Leesburg who answered the phone was clearly distressed with the situation and wanted to help but the Ortho docs obviously have a pact to stand together on this one. I've gotten 3 different reasons as to why they refuse but I think it comes down to the fact that it is not quick and fast and they might have to do something unusual that takes time. I had even had a thought about suing until now and that would only to be to get the proper treatment. This is crazy. I guess I'm suppose to sit here in pain for the rest of my life because the attornies and docs don't want to be bothered.

I am only trying to understand. Do some orthopedic surgeons ONLY do replacements?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by blueash

Yes everyone hates the lawyers until they need help. If not for personal injury lawyers there would be no such thing as collecting for your pain and suffering, for your loss of earnings for your disfigurement. We could just pay the doctor for the direct cost of the medical care and after that you are out of luck. Those "greedy liability lawyers" are going to be on your side when you need them, and they get nothing if they lose which is a great system for keeping the doors of the courthouse open to everyone, not just the rich. Yes the legal system in America is terrible, but the system almost everywhere else is worse.

?????

[cromlich]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Cromlich, what happened to the orthopedic doctor that you were referred to by the ER? That referral is usually in writing in your discharge papers.

They were the first to refuse treatment. It was a Dr Williams in Leesburg. I called the ER and they said "they knew it to be a problem" So why not tell me that before sending me on a wild goose chase. It doesn't matter if you have a referral or not.

[cromlich]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I am only trying to understand. Do some orthopedic surgeons ONLY do replacements?

not to my knowledge. They should treat all Orthodonics

[cromlich]

Originally Posted by Parker

Cromlich, was your primary care doc truly unfeeling, or was he just telling you the facts of the way things are in the medical field these days? Is this a case of shooting the messenger? Perhaps he was sympathizing with you and trying to help with explanations of the real world today.

I don't know, the whole world confuses me these days.

believe me, if you had been there you would know, it is his feelings

[cromlich]

Originally Posted by bimmertl

Unless the golf cart you were in was street legal, and has the required insurance policy, it doesn't have PIP. The PIP on a car you own only applies when you are occupying a vehicle required to be licensed for use on Florida highways. So it's questionable if there is any applicable PIP for a person injured while a passenger of a non street legal cart.

very interesting. I am sure to bring this up. Thank you.

[JourneyOfLife]

I have never heard of that sort of thing before.


I just did a quick look. Apparently PIP is fairly new in FL.

It looks like an unintended consequence of the changes to the recent insurance legislation in FL.

The state legislature needs to pass legislation to require physicians to accept PIP... especially if the state requires PIP type coverage.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by cromlich

They just won't be bothered. One of the gals in Leesburg who answered the phone was clearly distressed with the situation and wanted to help but the Ortho docs obviously have a pact to stand together on this one. I've gotten 3 different reasons as to why they refuse but I think it comes down to the fact that it is not quick and fast and they might have to do something unusual that takes time. I had even had a thought about suing until now and that would only to be to get the proper treatment. This is crazy. I guess I'm suppose to sit here in pain for the rest of my life because the attornies and docs don't want to be bothered.

Why not try to get a television news reporter interested in your situation?

[sharonga]

Sometimes i feel like we moved to a different country. Things sure are different here.

[cromlich]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

Why not try to get a television news reporter interested in your situation?

I would love to but with all that is going on........still might do it. I encourage anyone to call any Ortho doc in the area and tell them you were in an accident and want to make an appointment....I know what the response will be......it's sad....so much for "caring" for people.

[cromlich]

You are so right. My understanding when they enacted the law it was to make it easier for those in an accident with an uninsured to get medical help. Now none of us can....big blunder.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by cromlich

I would love to but with all that is going on........still might do it. I encourage anyone to call any Ortho doc in the area and tell them you were in an accident and want to make an appointment....I know what the response will be......it's sad....so much for "caring" for people.

Contact one of our local state representatives and see if you can get them interested in spearheading change. Maybe a townhall meeting with the rep in attendance could get some media attention.