![]() (d) no fracture to or dislocation of the spine.Īgain, before you think you might have a ‘minor’ injury (or anyone else tells you that you have a ‘minor’ injury), it is worth noting that if you have any of the following symptoms, the DTPR states that there is something going on other than WAD II injuries (i.e. ![]() (ii) point tenderness of spinal structures affected by the (i) musculoskeletal signs of decreased range of motion (b) demonstrable, definable and clinically relevant physical Section 19 of the DTPR describes how to diagnose a ‘ WAD II’ :ġ9(1) If a WAD injury is diagnosed, the criteria to be used to It is worth noting that if you have any of the following symptoms, the DTPR states that there is something going on other than WAD 1 injuries : Injury is warranted, unless there is cause to do so. (2) If a WAD I injury is diagnosed, no further investigation of the (d) no fractures to or dislocation of the spine. (c) no objective, demonstrable, definable and clinically (b) no demonstrable, definable and clinically relevant (a) complaints of spinal pain, stiffness or tenderness Section 16 of the DTPR describes how to diagnose a ‘WAD 1’ :ġ6(1) If a WAD injury is diagnosed, the criteria to be used to (ii) a fracture to or a dislocation of the spine. (i) objective, demonstrable, definable and clinically Than one that exhibits one or both of the following: (m) “WAD injury” means a whiplash associated disorder other The second piece of legislation is called the Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation (“DTPR”).Ī ‘WAD’ injury is defined in the DTPR as follows : The first piece of legislation is called the Minor Injury Regulation (“MIR”). When people talk about whether an injury is “Minor” they are really referring to two pieces of legislation that the insurance industry lobbied the government to impose on people injured in car accidents. ![]() Each case turns on its own facts – get some professional advice from a lawyer before speaking with any insurer. Also, the Courts have made it clear that if you have ongoing chronic pain beyond six months, your claim may not be considered ‘minor’ and you may be entitled to proper compensation. I have seen many many cases where the classification by the physiotherapist is wrong to begin with. This is NOT what being diagnosed as a WAD 1 or 2 by your physiotherapist means. The importance of these classifications is that the insurance companies will tell you that you are only able to claim a maximum of roughly $4,800 for pain and suffering if you are diagnosed as being a WAD 1 or 2. In other words, if you have numbness/tingling in your arms, hand, legs, or feet, you should be described as having a WAD 3. This is only if you don’t have numbness/tingling in your arms, hands, legs or feet – in that case you should be described as having suffered a WAD 3. In its simplest terms, if you suffer an injury to your muscles or ligaments that can be described as a ‘sprain’ or a ‘strain’ you will likely be described (typically by a physiotherapist) as being a WAD 1 or WAD 2. ‘WAD’ stands for ‘Whiplash Associated Disorder’. Have you suffered a whiplash injury following a collision?Īt Conway Law we’ve seen every kind of neck injury and understand the process to not only return back to health, but receive compensation you’re entitled to.
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