Suddenly, you’re in the situation you’ve always hoped to avoid—another car has collided with yours and you find yourself in the hospital dealing with injuries. You’re missing time from work while you attempt to regain your physical health and the stress of lost wages seems to add emotional duress to your injury. Unfortunately, there’s no shortcut when it comes to recovering from a car crash. Even after the initial impact of the car crash is long gone, the medical bills you’ve incurred are very real and continue to compound.
Types of Medical Bills You Might Expect After a Car Crash
The bills you incur after a car crash will depend on the severity of the injury and the length of recovery time. For extended hospital stays, the medical bills can seem insurmountable. Even with your insurance covering part of the bill, it can be difficult to find the funds to pay the remaining balance. Some of the common medical bills you could receive after a car crash include:
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Ambulance transportation - If you were unable to drive yourself to the hospital, and ambulance ride can be expensive and is often not covered by insurance.
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Overnight stay in the hospital - Depending on the severity of your injuries, you might need to spend a night or several nights in the hospital.
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Surgery - If you’ve sustained serious injuries, you might need surgery to correct these.
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Ongoing physical therapy - Especially with spinal and neck injuries, you might need to commit to ongoing physical therapy as an essential part of recovery.
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Prescription medication - Medication can be expensive and is not always fully covered by the insurance company.
How an Attorney Can Help
After a car crash, it can be difficult to find the strength to pursue insurance coverage from the negligent party. Even your own insurance company might be hesitant to pay the bills you believe should be covered. An experienced personal injury lawyer can take this burden off your hands.
The insurance companies have a legal team dedicated to minimizing the value of your claim, and you need someone who will work to advocate for your rights to receive just compensation. Avoid the effort and stress of tracking down the negligent party and dealing with a stubborn insurance company. Let a skilled personal injury attorney take this on for you as you direct your strength towards healing from your injuries.
Contact a Connecticut Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you have been injured in a car crash, your first priority should be to focus on a full recovery. Unfortunately, the financial stress caused by mounting medical bills can impede this progress. The attorneys at Leighton, Katz & Drapeau have been serving the Connecticut area for many years and have extensive experience helping car crash victims claim just compensation from the negligent party. We are here to work on your behalf and protect your rights so call us today at 860-875-7000 or contact us online to set up an appointment. Together, we will review the details of your case and move forward with the best plan of action.
