It is Important to Seek Medical Treatment Immediately

The most important thing you can do after an accident is to recover from your injuries. The law requires injured people "mitigate their damages." In other words, you must do everything possible to improve your physical condition and recover. It is important to seek medical treatment quickly and equally important not to miss any scheduled appointments with your doctor. The words "no show" on a doctor's record can be used against you by arguing you were not hurt and that you did not care enough about your injuries to seek treatment. The key during this stage of your case is to keep your appointments and actively participate in your recovery. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions with respect to work and leisure activities. Most people do not want to miss work; however, it is important to follow your doctor's orders for a speedy recovery and to enhance your recovery. Part of your settlement will seek to compensate you for your lost earnings related to the accident.

How will I pay for my medical bills?

Many of our clients are also concerned about how to pay for their medical bills. Your bills may be paid by the following:

• Your health insurance;
• Medical payments insurance coverage that is either part of your auto insurance or the auto insurance of the owner of the car;
• Your own money;
• Workers' compensation, if you injury occurred while you were on the job;
• The insurance of the person who hurt you; and
• Other possible sources, including a doctor treating you on a lien (i.e. IOU).

In most cases where there is no immediate source of payment, a medical provider will wait for payment until the case is resolved. It is important to let your provider know if you do not have insurance or the money to pay for bills so they can discuss other options with you. We will usually pay medical providers from any settlement or court verdict. Many times the paperwork you are signing at each medical facility gives the provider a right to take money from your case once a settlement is reached. We will work closely with your medical providers to make sure you are receiving the treatment you need and also to make sure the medical providers are paid once the case is resolved so you do not have to worry about out of pocket expenses while you are treating.

Contact a Cumming personal injury lawyer today to learn how past, present or future medical treatment will affect your claim.