Who Pays for Medical Bills in a Personal Injury Case? Plus, 8 Common Injuries Victims Suffer

Medical bills after any type of accident can be costly.

In fact, 17 percent of all US households have some type of debt from medical bills according to US Census data.

There are many different types of injuries that can lead you to seek medical attention, including personal injuries.

Personal injuries are generally a result of negligence by another entity. Some of the major causes of personal injuries include:

• Motor vehicle accidents that may involve heavy duty trucks or motorcycles
• Pedestrian accidents after a person is hit by a car at a crosswalk
• Dog bites or attacks that leave a victim with deep wounds or scars
• Burns due to someone else’s negligence
• A slip and fall after tripping over uneven surfaces or floors

The National Safety Council reports that the societal costs of personal injuries in public places is $166.2 billion dollars.

The cost of medical bills can be astronomical.  According to Healthcare.gov, a three-day hospital stay may cost upwards of $30,000 dollars. You may also have repeated medical bills due to physical therapy or other frequent doctor visits.

If you suffered a personal injury due in part to someone else’s negligence, you may see a pile up of medical bills.

Whether you had one visit after the accident, or have recurring physical therapy appointments, medical bills can get very expensive. However, you may be eligible to receive compensation following a personal injury to help with these bills.

Depending on the situation, the negligent party is usually required to pay medical bills.

For example, if you were in a car accident where another vehicle crashed into yours, the person driving the car that hit you would pay your medical bills. The bills would usually be paid by the other party’s insurance.

One of the biggest issues is the fact that many insurance company’s will not pay you right away, even if you are awarded money.  This can be detrimental to victims who have seemingly insurmountable medical bills following an accident.

Another frequent situation is when insurance companies try to get victims to settle. It’s usually tempting, as you can end the legal battles and get something for your injuries. However, settlement offers from insurance companies are almost never in your favor.

It’s not rare for insurance companies to offer much lower settlement rates than you need. Their offers may not even be enough to cover your medical bills. Situations like this are why it’s important to have an attorney on your side to negotiate if such an issue were to arise..

Some of the most common personal injury cases involve:

• Back or neck pain and injuries
• Head trauma or other head injuries
• Broken bones
• Internal injuries such as bleeding, or damage to internal organs
• Severe wounds that puncture the skin, or dig deeper to muscles and nerves
• Paralysis
• Wrongful death
• Mental trauma

Burbank and Los Angeles based C&B Law Group has a dedicated team of LA personal injury attorneys who will work to help you receive proper compensation following an accident. Our group has recovered millions of dollars for clients following personal injuries. We will work sedulously to ensure you receive the care and compensation you deserve.

In addition to payment for your medical bills, we may try to recover additional compensation such as:

• Loss of wages after time missed at work
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages

With 5,000 plus cases settled, our Los Angeles attorneys are ready to take on your claim. Don’t hesitate to let us know about your injuries and any medical debt you have incurred follow a personal injury.

Reach out to us today for a free consultation.