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Recovering For Medical Bills After Serious Injuries

December 1, 2021

Suffering personal injuries during an accident can require extensive medical treatment and numerous medical bills. Retaining a personal injury attorney can help you recover the costs associated with medical bills that accumulate due to the treatment you undergo for your injuries.

Contact a Montgomery personal injury lawyer for a free consultation, during which we can discuss the options available to you for recovering damages that will compensate you for the costs of your medical bills and other losses.

It Is Essential That You Document Your Medical Expenses

If you want to obtain the settlement amount that will compensate you for the total costs of your medical expenses, it is vital that you document every medical expense associated with your injuries. Insurance companies will scrutinize the medical records documenting your treatment and expenses and try to limit coverage. Even with clear records, the insurer can dispute certain coverage and make an inadequate settlement offer.

You must substantiate the amount of your medical expenses with carefully itemized billing records and medical treatment records. Hiring a personal injury attorney can make it easier for you to accumulate these records. A personal injury attorney can request records and subpoena documents that will help you establish your claims.

If you have medical records and bills, then you should provide these to your personal injury attorney. You may be entitled to recover damages for the following expenses:

Transportation fees
Physical therapy costs
Ambulance fees
Medical specialist consultations
Medical equipment
Medication
Hospital room costs
X-Rays
Surgeries
Injections

Fault And No-Fault Coverage Of Medical Expenses

If you were injured during an accident, you want to know who is responsible for paying your medical bills. Alabama is a fault-based insurance state. However, victims must obtain financial compensation from the insurance company of the party who was responsible for causing the accident. You may file your medical bills on your health insurance policy and then seek compensation from the at fault party to pay your health insurance company back for the medical expenses. It is always important to have legal representation during the claim process.

Does Medicare Cover Treatment for Accidental Injuries?

Medicare will often cover injured victims who already have Medicare coverage. Part A covers emergency services, and Part B covers medication costs and outpatient costs. Medicare coverage is subject to co-insurance payments, deductibles, and copays.

Generally, Medicare will offer payment after an automobile insurance company refuses to pay. Medicare will also pay the remaining expenses if an insurance company paid up to the policy limits.

Contact a Montgomery Personal Injury Attorney To Schedule A Free Consultation

Contact The Law Office of Richard F. Matthews, Jr. today or call at 334-398-8408 to schedule a free consultation, during which we can discuss the facts of your case. Hiring a personal injury attorney will give you time to recover from your injuries while your attorney collects medical records and handles the entire process.

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