Hi, I'm Attorney Griff Tonkin, a partner here at the Arthofer & Tonkin Law Offices. We’re exclusively a
personal injury litigation law firm serving the Redding community and beyond.
Today, I want to talk to you about a critical aspect of your case: future medical damages.
When you’ve been injured in an accident, the road to recovery can be long, complicated, and unpredictable.
It’s not always possible to know right away what treatments, therapies, or procedures you’ll need months—or even years—down the line.
Personal injury cases, however, offer only one bite at the proverbial apple.
Once your claim is resolved—whether through settlement, mediation, arbitration, or trial—that’s it.
You cannot reopen your case later if you discover additional injuries or realize your medical needs are greater than expected.
This is why hiring an experienced and well-resourced personal injury attorney is so vital.
Your medical team determines what treatments you need, but it’s our responsibility to determine the
full value of those future medical costs and ensure you are compensated appropriately.
Imagine a serious spinal injury that leaves you with a lifetime of pain.
Treatment may include prescription medications, physical therapy, and other conservative care,
but it often extends into more advanced pain management: injections, steroid protocols, and
procedures like radiofrequency ablations administered directly into spinal structures.
These treatments can provide relief—but they are expensive and may be necessary for the rest of your life.
At Arthofer & Tonkin, we hire the right medical experts to evaluate how much treatment you are likely to need going forward
and what those treatments will cost over your lifetime.
From there, we work with economists to calculate the present-day value of that care, ensuring you receive the compensation you need today to protect your health in the future.
Far too often, people accept quick settlements without understanding the long-term consequences.
We’ve seen individuals who settled early, still needed extensive care, and were left with mounting bills they could no longer recover.
If the insurance company is pressuring you to settle fast, it may help to read our article on
how long a personal injury case should take and why rushing is risky.
If you’re still early in your healing process, you may also find these resources helpful:
At Arthofer & Tonkin Law Offices, we’re committed to taking care of you today and in the future.
Our consultations are always free, and there is no risk to you in having us review your case.
If you’d like to talk about your personal injury matter, please call us today—we’re here to help.
