Queens Medical Bills: How to Manage Your Medical Care

Medical care is expensive, and medical bills quickly add up. Trips to the emergency room, riding in an ambulance, or simply visiting your own doctor are all costly expenses. If you have been injured in an auto accident, chances are you will require medical attention. We understand that your medical care is a top priority.

The Queens law firm of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. is a team of skilled personal injury attorneys and support staff. Let us help manage your medical costs by allowing us to handle the legal issues that arise after you are injured in a car accident. We have more than 150 years of combined legal experience. We can help make a difficult situation easier for you and your family.

Call us today at 1.800.966.4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free case evaluation.

One of the most important parts of building your claim will be the paper trail of medical reports from any doctors you visit after the accident. At Schwartzapfel Partners P.C., we will make sure you document every medical treatment you need.

You may have two insurance companies: a health insurance company and an auto insurance company. Your health insurance coverage is different than your auto insurance coverage. Keep in mind that your health insurance company may wish to be reimbursed for costs if you receive compensation for your injuries in a lawsuit. A claim for no-fault auto insurance benefits must be filed within 30 days of the accident or your medical bills and lost earnings may not be paid.

If you don’t have health insurance coverage, you should keep in mind that an emergency room cannot refuse you treatment because you lack insurance. Not seeking treatment because you can’t afford it should never be an option. Emergency room bills will be sent to you later. We can contact the emergency room for you and notify them of your impending legal action against the cause of your injuries. Billing departments typically would rather wait for payment than issue a collection notice against you.

We may also be able to help if you are having difficulty finding a specialist who will offer you treatment without insurance. Many doctors will offer a payment plan for the cost of your treatment if they are aware that you are engaged in a legal action. If they know you are expecting a settlement, they understand that you will be able to pay your bill in full at a later time.

One of the worst outcomes of an auto accident is being left with expensive medical bills to cover on your own. We can help you avoid this situation by consulting with you before you sign any documents from an insurance company. Your injuries may be more serious than you thought. If you accept payment from an insurance company based on your initial diagnosis, you may not be able to collect any further compensation. It may be a good idea to wait several weeks after your initial diagnosis to discover the full extent of your injuries.

Dealing with injuries from a serious Queens car accident can be difficult. These types of accidents often produce expensive medical bills that may seem overwhelming. You can manage those bills if you:

1. Get treatment!
2. Document everything.
3. Don’t sign anything without speaking to an attorney.
4. Consult one of our lawyers for a full assessment of your legal options.

You need the Queens, New York lawyers of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. when you’ve suffered serious injury as a result of a car accident. With more than 150 years of combined legal experience and a 98 percent success rate for our clients, we are well-prepared to handle all your legal needs.

We will fight for you!

Call our Queens accident attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. today at 1.800.966.4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free case evaluation. You can also call our office at 516.342.2200 or click here for a map to our Queens office, located at 300 Jericho Quadrangle, East Building, Suite 180, Jericho, NY 11753. We also serve clients in The Bronxx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island .