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Overview: Phoenix car accident attorney Garrick McFadden, USC Law School graduate and former defense attorney, explains why ethical personal injury lawyers never refer clients to chiropractors and how this practice damages case credibility, reduces settlement values, and exploits injured accident victims in Arizona.

Key Topics Covered:

The Chiropractor Referral Problem in Arizona Personal Injury Cases
Many Phoenix car accident attorneys maintain financial relationships with chiropractors, receiving patient referrals in exchange for sending all accident clients to specific chiropractic practices. This creates conflicts of interest where attorney financial incentives override client medical needs and case value optimization.

Why Chiropractic Treatment Signals Non-Serious Injuries
Attorney McFadden uses a simple test: "If you were shot, would you see a chiropractor or doctor? If you broke your back, chiropractor or doctor? Heart attack—chiropractor or doctor?" The consistent answer reveals the fundamental problem: chiropractic treatment signals to insurance companies, defense attorneys, and juries that injuries lack severity requiring legitimate medical intervention.

Impact on Settlement Values and Case Credibility
Cases involving attorney-referred chiropractic treatment face systematic devaluation:

Defense attorneys exploit attorney referral relationships during depositions and trials

Insurance adjusters reduce settlement offers 30-50% when chiropractors provide primary treatment

Jury skepticism increases when financial relationships between attorneys and providers are revealed

Medical necessity disputes arise more frequently with chiropractic billing versus physician treatment

Defense Attorney Perspective on Chiropractor Cases
Having worked as defense counsel, Attorney McFadden witnessed countless legitimate injury cases undermined by plaintiff attorneys sending clients to chiropractors instead of appropriate medical specialists. During depositions and trials, defense attorneys exploit this by asking: "Did your attorney send you to this chiropractor?" This single question damages case credibility and reduces settlement leverage.

The Ethical Medical Referral Standard
While personal injury attorneys often know excellent surgeons and specialists throughout Arizona, these referrals should:

Only occur when clients lack existing healthcare relationships

Focus on medical expertise rather than financial arrangements

Never involve financial kickbacks or patient referral reciprocity

Prioritize client healing and case value over attorney profit

Financial Impact Analysis
Comparison of treatment approaches for identical soft tissue injuries:

Lien-Based Chiropractor Approach:

Treatment costs: $15,000-$35,000

Settlement value: $25,000-$45,000

Net client recovery: $8,000-$18,000 (after attorney fees and medical liens)

Independent Physician Approach:

Treatment costs: $3,000-$8,000 (covered by health insurance)

Settlement value: $18,000-$35,000 (higher credibility despite lower medical bills)

Net client recovery: $12,000-$23,000 (significantly higher despite lower settlement)

About Attorney Garrick McFadden & GAMESQ, PLC:

USC Law School graduate (Top-20 nationally)

Former insurance defense attorney with insider claim evaluation knowledge

Founder, GAMESQ, PLC - Arizona's only AV-Rated Black-owned personal injury law firm

8+ first-chair jury trials across Arizona

$6M+ recovered for 150+ Phoenix accident victims

25-year USC Law School reunion attendee (Class of 2000)

GAMESQ Practice Standards:

Zero financial relationships with medical providers

Direct attorney communication (not case managers)

Transparent 36% flat contingency fee structure

Ethical medical care coordination prioritizing client healing

Trial-ready case preparation from initial consultation

Firm Motto: "Your Injuries. Our Fight. Your Win."

Contact GAMESQ, PLC:
Phone: (623) 233-4416
Email: [email protected]
Address: 2330 N. 75th Ave., Suite 211, Phoenix, AZ 85035
Website: www.gamesqlaw.com

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: By appointment
Emergency consultations: Available for serious injuries

Geographic Service Area: Phoenix, Chandler, Avondale, Surprise, Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Glendale, and throughout Maricopa County, Arizona

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Why I Don’t Send People to Chiropractors
01:14 - Chiropractic Concerns
02:26 - Alternative Treatments for Pain
03:16 - Risks of Chiropractic Care