Brooklyn Medical Bills

After a car accident that leaves you with injuries, your first priority must be to get medical care. You may need an ambulance to transport you to an emergency room, or you may choose to visit your own doctor at his office; either way, you need to see a medical professional as soon as possible. However, once you've been treated for your injuries, another concern becomes paramount: how to pay for your treatment. Managing medical bills after an accident can be difficult and confusing.

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident in New York, you need the Brooklyn, New York attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. to fight for you. Our skilled Bronx, New York lawyers have more than 150 years of combined legal experience. We are a conscientious and dedicated team of attorneys and support staff with a 95 percent success rate for our clients.

Call us free of charge at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out our online contact form for an evaluation of your claim.

You must get the treatment you need as soon as possible – but you should also take care to document that treatment. If you later decide to file a personal injury case, the medical reports from each doctor you see will be invaluable. Even if you're not sure about filing a case, or don't intend to at the moment, it's still important to keep track of the medical documents for your own benefit.

If you have health insurance, you can use it when you seek care at a hospital or doctor's office. However, if your health insurance does cover your bills, and you later receive a settlement, you may be required to reimburse your insurer. No-Fault auto insurance benefits have their own rules. Most drivers don’t know that an application for No-Fault benefits must be filed within 30 days of your accident or the insurance company may not have to pay for your medical bills or lost earnings.

Even if you don't have health insurance, you should not hesitate to seek treatment for your injuries. Emergency rooms are required to treat you, whether you have insurance or not. The ER will bill you for services rendered later. When you get the bill, our lawyers can contact the hospital for you, and let them know that you have filed or are about to file a lawsuit. Most billing departments will be willing to wait for payment under these circumstances. You may find it difficult to see a specialist if you don't have insurance – here again, a lawyer can help. Many doctors will accept a payment plan if they know you may be getting a settlement and will be able to pay in full later.

One important point: Always speak with your lawyer before signing any documents presented to you by an auto insurance company, especially when those documents concern medical bills. The problem is that the initial diagnosis is not always accurate – it may take some time before your doctors get a full reading on the extent of your injuries. Your medical injuries may turn out to be much more serious than originally thought. If you accept the insurance company's first offer – based on the initial diagnosis – you may not be able to collect other payments, even if you have additional medical bills.

Serious accidents cause serious injuries and serious injuries mean serious bills. With the help of an experienced attorney, however, you can manage these bills. The most important advice:

• See a doctor or visit the emergency room;
• Document your treatment;
• Speak to an attorney before signing anything;
• Examine all your legal options with the help of an attorney.

If you have been injured in a car, truck or taxi accident, the Brooklyn, New York lawyers of Schwartzapfel Truhowsky Marcus P.C., are here to help you and your family make a difficult situation easier. At Schwartzapfel Partners P.C., we have the resources and legal experience to help you get the money and benefits you deserve.

Call our Brooklyn, New York car accident attorneys today at 1.800.966.4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free evaluation. At Schwartzapfel Partners P.C., we will fight for you!