Your first priority after being injured in a car accident should be to seek medical care.  This may mean taking an ambulance to the emergency room or choosing to visit your own doctor at his or her office.  Regardless of what treatment you need, it is important to see a medical professional as soon as possible.  Once you receive medical care, however, another concern becomes paramount: paying for your treatment.  Often, many find managing medical bills after an accident to be a confusing and difficult problem.

You need the Suffolk County and Long Island attorneys of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. after you have been seriously injured in a car accident.  Our attorneys have more than 150 year of combined legal experience, and we will fight for you.  Our team of lawyers and support staff are a conscientious and dedicated team with a 95 percent success rate for our clients.

Call us, toll free, at 1-800-966-4999 or fill out our convenient online contact form for an evaluation of your claim.

It is important to get the medical treatment you need as quickly as possible and also to document that treatment.  Medical reports from each doctor you visit will be invaluable if you decide to file a personal injury case.  Even if you do not intend to file a case or are still unsure, it is important to keep track of all your medical documents for your own benefit.

You can use health insurance to 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 have to reimburse your insurance company.  No-Fault auto insurance benefits have different rules, and most drivers are unaware that an application for No-Fault benefits must be filed within 30 days of the accident or the insurance company may not be responsible for paying your lost earnings or medical bills.

You should still seek treatment for your injuries, even if you do not have health insurance.  Regardless of whether or not you have insurance, emergency rooms are required to treat you.  The emergency room will then bill you for services rendered, at which point our attorneys can contact the hospital for you and let them know that you have filed or will file a lawsuit.  Often billing departments will wait for payment in this type of situation.  It may be difficult for you to see a specialist without insurance, but our lawyers can often help.  Many doctors are willing to accept a payment plan, if they know you will receive a settlement and can repay them in full later.

One important thing to consider is to speak with your attorney before signing any documents given to you by an automotive insurance company – especially when those documents pertain to medical bills.  Often the initial diagnosis is not accurate and it may take time for your doctors to understand how extensive your injuries are.  Medical injuries can turn out to be much more serious than the original diagnosis indicated.  Accepting the insurance company’s first offer, which is based on the initial diagnosis, means that you may not be able to receive further payments if you have additional medical bills.

Serious accidents can cause serious injuries and those serious injuries usually result in serious bills.  An experienced attorney can help you manage these bills.

Some important advice to consider includes:

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

The Suffolk County and Long Island attorneys of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. are here to help you and your family live easier after you have been injured in a car, truck or taxi accident.  Our attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. have the legal expertise and resources to help you obtain the benefits and money you deserve.

Call our Suffolk County and Long Island, New York car accident attorneys today at 1-800-966-4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free evaluation.  We will fight for you!