Payment of Medical Expenses

Denver Personal Injury Lawyer

It can be emotionally and physically overwhelming to be involved in a motorcycle crash, car accident or other serious accident. If you suffered injuries as a result of such an incident, you likely have many concerns - how to pay mounting medical bills, how to recover compensation for loss of income and other out-of-pocket expenses and most importantly, how to get medical treatment if you do not have health insurance. The Law Office of Jennifer L. Donaldson understands your concerns. We strive to reduce your burdens and get you the help you need. Contact our Denver, Colorado, law firm for a free consultation with attorney Jennifer Donaldson.

Who will pay my medical expenses?

Since 2003, when Colorado abolished its no-fault laws, it has been a tort liability state. Therefore, when you are involved in an accident, the negligent driver who is responsible for the accident (and for your injuries) will be held responsible for your medical expenses, lost wages and other damages. We help clients obtain this compensation through a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver's insurance company.

It is essential that a personal injury claim is not settled until you have reached maximum medical improvement. Otherwise, the settlement or award may be insufficient to cover the full extent of your injuries and damages. Therefore, in most cases, personal injury compensation will not come for months or even years following the accident.

How can I get the medical treatment I need NOW?

Obtaining proper medical treatment is by far, the most important concern following an accident. The accident was not your fault - you should not be forced to continue to suffer without appropriate medical care. There are ways to get the treatment you need:

• Health insurance: If you have health insurance, medical bills should be submitted to your health insurance provider. Your insurance provider will cover the expenses and may have a right of reimbursement or right to subrogation from a personal injury settlement.
• Medical payment provision of your insurance policy: Many car insurance policies have medical payment coverage. The medical payment provision provides coverage for medical expenses (up to selected provision policy limits), regardless of fault.

What if I don't have health insurance or a medical payment provision?

Attorney Jennifer L. Donaldson is committed to helping injured clients obtain the medical treatment they need. In some cases, when alternative means are not available, clients may be capable of working with their doctors on a lien basis. In such cases, the doctor provides care with the understanding that any medical bills will be paid for out of a personal injury settlement or judgment. If, for some reason, there is not a case is not pursued or a settlement is not obtained, the patient will then be responsible for payment of the medical expenses. When this option is not available, our law firm has worked with doctors or companies who may pay medical expenses pending the resolution of a claim, so the injured person can obtain the medical treatment they require.

We are committed to helping injured clients recover.

If you have been injured in an accident, it should be your goal and your focus to get the treatment you need so that you can recover. Let our firm focus on how to get you that treatment and the compensation you need. To discuss your legal needs with attorney Jennifer Donaldson, contact our Denver, Colorado, law firm today.