Answers to Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Car Accident Questions
Q: I was just involved in an accident and am hurt. I want to see a doctor but I'm worried about who will pay for my medical care. Does the insurance company pay the bill? If they do, when does it get paid?
A: Ultimately, the person at fault pays for your medical bills. They are responsible, so they will pay either personally or through their insurance company. The problem is that they won't pay until the case is settled or after trial when they will pay a single lump sum to you for all your damages.
Until then, though, how do your bills get paid. First, if you have health insurance, you should send your bills to your health insurer for payment. Another option is to submit the bills to your car insurance company for payment under your medical payment benefit coverage.
If you do not have health insurance or medical payment benefits to pay for your medical care, your doctor may take a lien against the proceeds of your settlement in order to pay his bill. Under this agreement, he'll wait to get paid until your case settles.
Because there are a variety of payment options, and each can have a consequence with respect to your accident injury case, it is important to speak to an experienced San Diego injury accident attorney for specific advice for your case. The lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group are available to consult with you and provide clear advice regarding your serious injury.
