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Do I need an attorney to represent me?
I have accruing medical bills. Who should pay my medical bills?
Do I need an attorney to represent me?
Here's a good lawyer answer: It depends! In a small car accident case, you may benefit more settling the case by yourself. A small car accident case is one where the injuries are not permanent and treatment lasts for a short time, say a period of just a few weeks. Medical bills incurred in a small car accident case usually are three to five thousand dollars or less.
For a larger car accident case, you would likely benefit by retaining an attorney or, at the very least, consulting an attorney. Most accident victims are not experienced in negotiating with insurance adjusters and do not know the tactics insurance companies use to reduce the value of your claim. Moreover, if you cannot reach a settlement with the insurance company, without an attorney you will not be prepared to file a lawsuit to protect your rights. An experienced attorney will know when and how to exert pressure on the insurance company. If a settlement cannot be reached, then the attorney can file a lawsuit on your behalf.
I have accruing medical bills. Who should pay my medical bills?
You should submit your medical bills to your own health insurance insurer. You should also contact your auto insurance company and ask if you have medical payments coverage. If you do, submit the bills to your car insurance company as well. Generally, the insurance company for the person who hit you will not pay these bills until the end of the claim. By sending your medical bills to your own health insurance as well as your auto insurance carrier, you can prevent your medical bills from going to collection for non-payment.
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I have accruing medical bills. Who should pay my medical bills?