James Publishing: Medical Proof of Whiplash

Medical Proof of Whiplash

by Michael R. Melton

Book Description

Whiplash remains an injury whose pain often does not correlate with objective radiological findings and so continues to be doubted. Whiplash scholar Michael Melton, who has been analyzing medical and engineering studies regarding the injury for over ten years, fights this skepticism with scientific knowledge.

Medical Proof of Whiplash includes:

Summaries of almost 400 medical and engineering studies that demonstrate the underlying causes of whiplash injuries and the serious and widespread damage that can result. Full citations and dates of studies are included.
Scientifically-supported rebuttals to insurer claims that whiplash injuries heal within six weeks, whiplash injuries can be faked, patients are cured by a verdict, reconstructionists can accurately calculate G force, head restraints safeguard occupants, and low speed collisions are safe.
A detailed explanation of low velocity whiplash biomechanics, complete with almost 100 citations to medical articles and studies.
43 illustrations that help explain anatomy and treatment.
A factor and variable checklist that determines an accident's potential for injury with only 14 questions.
A companion CD-ROM including a 26 slide, four-color, PowerPoint presentation for settlement brochures or courtroom exhibits and search software allowing you to search the entire text of the publication.

Published March 15, 2002. Updated annually. ISBN 1-58012-068-7. Book Price: $89.00

Sample Slides - Slide 1 - Slide 2 - Slide 3

The above slides are samples of those found in the PowerPoint presentation available on the accompanying CD-ROM.

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Reviews

"Melton's book is the most accessible and organized source of information regarding injuries associated with moderate and lower speed motor crashes that I have come across. I own dozens of rather expensive texts on the subject, yet when I need to find well researched and accurate information on whiplash injuries quickly, the first reference that I use is Melton's. It is particularly helpful when looking for relevant citations. I tell every audience that I lecture to on the subject that there is no better way to quickly educate themselves regarding whiplash injuries."

Michael D. Freeman, PhD, DC, MPH
Forensic Trauma Epidemiologist
Salem, OR

"I had Medical Proof of Whiplash for less than a week when I got a call from an insurance claims adjuster on one of my accident cases. I proceeded to rattle off some of the many statistics and facts that I found in your book. He quickly changed from an aggressive tone to one of being quite passive, as well as mentioning to me that I really seemed to know my information."

Grant P. Evans, Jr.
Reynoldsburg, OH

"I recommend this book to attorneys, doctors, and insurance adjusters."

William D. Robison
Vancouver, WA