Posted by Cowgirl on January 16, 2001, at 16:23:00
I was rear-ended in September by a guy in a 12 passenger van. I was stopped, and he clobbered me doing about 35mph. I was driving a Suburban with a trailer hitch, and the only damage was to the trailer hitch (which was bent beyond belief). Now the insurance company has decided that since there wasn't much in the way of expensive (or extensive) damage to my vehicle, I must not be injured very badly and I'm just holding on to the pain and headaches for the fun of it. They've hooked me up for an independent examination with someone of their choice; a specialist in CHILD psychology (he holds a Ph.D). This man is supposed to do a psychological work up on me, followed up by a neurological exam. I'm concerned, because the man is not a neurologist, yet they expect him to render a medical opinion.
I've been seen by an emergency room doctor, my own physician, a neurologist, a physical therapist, 2 chiropractors, and a massage therapist, and they all tell me what I already know; that I have been pretty badly injured.
I've never been to a psychologist - I have a brother who's a psychologist, and he has so many issues of his own, it's a wonder that the man can even tie his own shoes, so I have a skewed view of psychologists. I know there are some good ones out there, but my personal experience is negative. Needless to say, I'm more than a little skeptical and concerned. I have no idea what to say to this man when I see him. Any suggestions?
poster:Cowgirl
thread:3989
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