A car crash doesn’t just leave your car mangled. You might be suffering greatly because someone else was careless with your safety. You need medical care to help you recover completely, but that can become expensive.
Because your medical expenses can be overwhelming, you’ll need to keep track of what medical expenses are included in car accident settlements. Unfortunately, insurance companies and at-fault drivers aren’t interested in fairly compensating you for your crash-related healthcare costs.
If you’re not sure you’re getting the full settlement you deserve, make sure you’re getting your medical expenses covered by giving an attorney a call.
When you’ve been injured in a car crash, you’ll need to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Your injuries might not all manifest immediately, meaning you could be facing a deadly injury and not know it. Head to the hospital right away.
Keep in mind, though, that your settlement should cover all of your medical care. That includes your surgeries, therapy, or other treatments. Anything that is meant to improve your health and get it back to normal should be included.
When you’re injured, you might not be fully healed by the time you leave the hospital. You might have suffered permanent damage, and you’ve improved as far as you’re able. Unfortunately, that means you might be dealing with the consequences of your auto accident for the rest of your life.
That means you may need to make accommodations in your home, including wheelchair ramps for easy access or assistance around your house, among other things that will help you return to life at home. Unfortunately, these items can get expensive quickly.
Your car crash settlement should cover the costs of these accommodations, though. Since you wouldn’t need them if you hadn’t been injured in the car accident, your insurance company or the at-fault driver should cover these losses. You shouldn’t have to pay for necessary assistance, so make sure these are included in your auto collision settlement.
Unfortunately, recovering from a car crash isn’t easy. Your medical expenses alone can leave you struggling and in debt for years if you don’t get the compensation you need now.
When your insurance company offers you a settlement, make sure your medical expenses are fully covered. Without them, you’re not getting your full settlement, and you might be left struggling to recover your financial security. If you believe the insurance is not giving you the full amount you deserve, call a Queens car accident lawyer at Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP.
With our attorneys on your side, you’ll have a better chance of getting your medical costs covered. We’ll work hard to make sure the insurance company pays their part. If they don’t, we’ll help you file a lawsuit.
If you’re not sure whether they’re offering you the right amount, reach out to us for a free case review. Your attorney will review the settlement and help you decide what to do next. For more information, reach out by calling 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or visiting us online.
