Jonathan Miller Case

I. Medical Facts On January 1st, 2016 Travis Jonathan Miller fell down the stairs in his apartment building, injuring his his right hand and ankle. The medical report revealed that the injuries included a sprained wrist and ankle, and a fracture in the intermediate phalanx of the right digitus minimus, commonly known as the “pinky” or “little finger.” The fractured finger required a splint. The sprains that resulted from the injury only required ice, and anti-inflammatories for treatment. (Med. Exam. Report). During the client interview Mr. Miller claimed that he did not have any prior medical conditions that would provoke a fall. As well he provided some information that was not included in the medical report. The incident occurred at ten in the morning when he was carrying his laundry downstairs. While carrying his laundry his right foot slipped, as he fell he reached for the railing which was not there and he suffered a five foot fall which resulted in his injuries. Despite the doctor’s recommendation of waiting two weeks before applying pressure to the finger he was not able to return to work for four weeks. In addition to the four weeks of missed work Mr. Miller missed two

Miller fell down the stairs he hopped back up stairs to have his neighbor, Brooke Thomas, take him to the hospital where he received his medical report. When Mr. miller talked to his landlord, Charlotte Smith, who was sympathetic, but denied any responsibility for Mr. Miller’s injuries. When he contacted his insurance agency they would not pay for his visit to the emergency room, or his physical therapy. Due to his absence from work he needed to take out a loan for four hundred dollars at six percent interest in order to cover his rent. He is now looking for compensation for his missed, loaned money used to pay rent, the expenses for his medical bills not covered by insurance, and steps toward proper safety measures to be installed in the stairwell. (Client