Instructions: Adjust the assumptions below to match the client’s specific situation. All calculations update automatically.
Assumptions / Inputs
Monthly Case Volume
Median Settlement Amount
$
Firm % (Commission Rate)
%
Cases Lost Due to Delays in Care
%
Cases with No MD Involvement
%
Settlement Increase with MD Involvement
%
Cases Lost to Competing Firm (Appt Delay)
%
Medical Record Retrieval Cost / Case
$
Case Manager Annual Salary & Benefits
$
Hours / Case on Coordination & Records
Revenue Increase & Expense Reductions from Working with ViewFi
| Driver | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction in Delays in Care | $0 | $0 |
| MD Involvement in Diagnosis / Treatment | $0 | $0 |
| Timely Securement of Initial Appointment | $0 | $0 |
| Reduction in Medical Record Retrieval | $0 | $0 |
| Reduction in Case Mgr Coordination Time | $0 | $0 |
| Total Value | $0 | $0 |
Overview
Value Created by Using ViewFi (Aligned Incentives)
This calculator quantifies five key areas where ViewFi creates value for law firms:
- Cost of weakened cases due to delay in treatment
- Difference in settlement amount when an MD is involved vs. chiropractic / non-MD only
- Cost of losing a case to another firm due to inability to secure rapid treatment
- Medical record retrieval cost — ViewFi can assume responsibility as the provider
- Case manager time spent searching for providers and chasing records
Driver 1
Delays in Care Significantly Hurt or Ruin a Personal Injury Claim
Why Delays Are Damaging
- Causation becomes unclear — If diagnosis/treatment takes days or weeks, insurers argue the injury wasn’t serious or wasn’t caused by the accident.
- “Gap in treatment” argument — Defense can claim the injury was pre-existing or unrelated, reducing or eliminating liability.
- Lower perceived damages — Pain and suffering and medical costs may be considered minimal if treatment wasn’t urgent.
- Insurance skepticism — Adjusters are less sympathetic if the plaintiff appears to have not taken their injuries seriously.
Key Insight: Informal estimates suggest up to 30% of weak or denied claims have some issue with delayed diagnosis and treatment. Adjusters and juries view prompt medical attention as a sign that the injury was serious, directly linked to the incident, and worthy of compensation.
Financial Impact Analysis
| Median Settlement Amount in PI Cases | |
| Attorney % | % |
| Net to Attorney / Firm | $8,250 |
| Monthly Case Volume | |
| Cases Lost / Written Off Due to Delay in Care | % |
| Cases Lost per Month | 3 |
| Revenue Lost for Law Firm per Month | $24,750 |
| Annual Lost Revenue | $297,000 |
Driver 2
Value of Using an MD for Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
| Provider Type | Typical Settlement Range | Perceived Credibility |
|---|---|---|
| MD (ER doctor, orthopedist, neurologist) | $50,000 – $500,000+ (depending on injury) | High — authoritative and objective |
| Chiropractor only | $2,500 – $25,000 (sometimes higher) | Lower — insurers may view as biased |
| Mixed (MD + chiro / PT) | $25,000 – $100,000+ | Moderate to High |
Example: A soft-tissue back injury with only chiropractic care may settle for $8,000–$15,000, while the same injury with a documented diagnosis from an orthopedist plus physical therapy could settle for $25,000–$60,000 or more.
Financial Comparison
| Settlement with non-MD Involvement | |
| Attorney % | 33% |
| Net to Attorney | $4,950 |
| % Increase with MD Diagnosis / Treatment | % |
| % of Cases with No MD Involvement | % |
| MD Diagnosis / Treatment / PT Settlement | $19,500 |
| Net to Attorney (with MD) | $6,435 |
| Difference per Case | $1,485 |
| Increase in Monthly Revenue | $27,844 |
| Increase in Annual Revenue | $334,125 |
Driver 3
Cases Lost to Another Firm Due to Inability to Timely Secure a Provider / Diagnosis
| Monthly Case Volume | 75 |
| Cases Lost to Another Firm Due to Delay in Care | % |
| Cases Lost per Month | 2 |
| Revenue Lost for Law Firm per Month | $18,563 |
| Annual Lost Revenue | $222,750 |
Driver 4
Medical Record Retrieval Cost (Direct Expense)
| Monthly Case Volume | 75 |
| Cost per Case for Medical Record Retrieval | |
| Monthly Expense | $56,250 |
| Annual Cost of Medical Record Retrieval | $675,000 |
Driver 5
Case Manager Expense Reduction (Time Spent Securing Care & Records)
| Monthly Case Volume | 75 |
| Case Manager (Annual Salary & Benefits) | |
| Annual Work Hours | |
| Hourly Rate | $36 |
| Hours Spent per Case on Initial Care Coordination / Records | |
| Monthly Labor Cost on Initial Care & Records | $8,113 |
| Annual Labor Cost of Initial Care & Records | $97,356 |