Considering Epidural Steroid Injections

Why You Should Strongly Consider Getting Epidural Steroid Injections (ESIs)

As your legal representative, my role is to advocate for your best interests—not only in court but in your recovery. One of the most important decisions you can make right now is to prioritize both your health and the strength of your case. That’s why I strongly encourage you to consider undergoing epidural steroid injections (ESIs) if the treatment provider that you are seeing recommends them.

Here’s why:

1. ESIs Can Significantly Relieve Your Pain

Many personal injury clients suffer from lingering spinal pain due to herniated discs, nerve impingements, or inflammation. ESIs are a medically recognized, minimally invasive treatment designed to reduce inflammation and provide long-term pain relief. For many people, this leads to a substantial improvement in quality of life—less pain, better mobility, and reduced reliance on pain medications.

2. It Shows You’re Taking Your Recovery Seriously

From a legal perspective, undergoing ESI treatment demonstrates that you are actively pursuing all reasonable avenues to get better. Insurance companies and defense attorneys often argue that claimants are exaggerating injuries or not doing enough to mitigate their pain. Electing to have ESIs helps combat that narrative.

3. It Documents the Severity of Your Injuries

Medical records from ESI procedures provide concrete evidence that your pain is real, ongoing, and significant enough to warrant advanced treatment. This creates a clearer picture of your injury for the court or insurance company and that can strongly influence the value of your settlement or award.

4. It Can Strengthen the Value of Your Case

Juries and adjusters look at the type of treatment you have received as a proxy for how serious your injuries are. Conservative treatments (like rest or physical therapy) do not always move the needle in negotiations. But interventional procedures like ESIs are considered more aggressive and are often linked to higher pain levels and greater injury—potentially justifying a larger compensation figure.

5. It Helps Rule Out Surgery

Sometimes, ESIs can prevent the need for surgery. In other cases, they help your doctor determine if surgery is necessary. Either way, they play a vital role in your treatment plan. And from a legal standpoint, this helps us build a more complete and justifiable damages claim—whether you avoid surgery or require it.

In Summary: Getting an ESI is not just about helping you heal—though that is the most important part. It is also a strategic move that supports your legal case, protects your credibility, and increases your chances of receiving full and fair compensation for everything you have endured.

Please take the next step with your medical provider and follow through if they believe this treatment is appropriate for your condition. We are here to support you through every part of this process—legal, medical, and personal.