3 Things Every Attorney Needs Before Negotiating Injury Settlements
Significantly Increase Personal Injury Case Settlement Amounts
When it comes to negotiating personal injury settlements, attorneys know the outcome depends heavily on the evidence—and not just any evidence, but clear, objective, quantifiable data. Verbal complaints, vague descriptions of pain, or generalized assessments won’t hold up under the scrutiny of opposing counsel or insurance adjusters.
That’s where functional assessment systems come into play. Below are the three essential types of data every attorney needs before entering the negotiation room:
1. Documented Range of Motion Limitations
Insurance companies are quick to question subjective claims of mobility loss. Objective range of motion (ROM) data captured through Range of Motion systems like digital inclinometers (Inclinometry) and goniometers (Goniometry) provides the necessary documentation to validate a client’s limitations. These tools measure movement in degrees, comparing the injured area to normal values or the uninjured side. It’s concrete, defensible, and persuasive in legal negotiations.
2. Verified Muscle Strength Deficits
Weakness following injury can be subtle but significant. Without quantifiable proof, it’s easy for adjusters to dismiss. Muscle strength testing using dynamometers gives attorneys the ability to demonstrate the physical impact of the injury through force measurement. Whether it’s a torn rotator cuff, spinal injury, or nerve compression, strength testing ensures these impairments are backed by hard data.
3. Grip Strength as a Window into Functional Loss
Grip strength is one of the best predictors of overall upper extremity function—and it’s easy to overlook. Attorneys who can show documented grip strength loss using Functional Capacity Evaluation systems have a huge advantage. This metric is not only used clinically but is often referenced in legal and occupational disability guidelines. A documented deficit can directly impact compensation.
Why Objective Data Wins Cases
Using functional assessment systems like those from JTECH Medical ensures attorneys have credible, repeatable, and admissible data. From muscle testing and ROM evaluation to grip strength testing, our tools give healthcare providers the ability to generate professional, automated narrative reports that back up claims and support higher settlements.
Don’t settle without data.
Make sure your legal team is equipped with accurate, reproducible, and defensible evidence using JTECH Medical’s Functional Assessment Tools.