Physical injuries have a ripple effect on our ordered lives. After an injury, first comes the pain, then the need for medical care, and then come the medical bills. Hiring a good personal injury attorney is an important step in uncovering and securing evidence and ensuring that medical debt does not negatively impact creditworthiness.
The torrent of medical bills begins very soon after medical treatment for personal injuries. A visit to the emergency room usually results in at least two bills: one from the emergency room and one from the emergency room doctor. If the emergency room doctor orders x-rays, the radiologists will send a third bill for reading the films. If the emergency doctor needs a consultation with a specialist, the specialist will send the fourth invoice for the consultation. If an ambulance took the personal injury victim to the emergency room, the ambulance ride will result in a fifth bill of the day. Additional treatment for injuries brings more and more bills, lost wages, decreased credit score, and loss of peace of mind. At some point, people start to feel helpless and lost and start asking how to find a good personal injury lawyer to help them resolve the bills, property damage, lost wages. They search for “injury lawyer near me” and rely on search engines or referrals from friends or family to find the best personal injury lawyer. We often receive referrals from former clients who send us their friends or family for help.
When the Chicago personal injury attorneys at Zneimer & Zneimer When meeting with injury clients for the first time, we often receive large folders or envelopes full of unpaid medical bills. We organize bills chronologically by date of service to determine if we have a complete picture of medical treatment to date. We also begin investigating the facts of the accident to determine if there are witnesses, cameras or other facts that could help identify all responsible parties. We investigate applicable law and the responsible parties’ insurance to determine if insurance coverage exists for the personal injury accident. Sometimes insurance companies may have exclusions and finding insurance coverage can become a challenge.
When a client begins searching for a personal injury attorney too late, some of the evidence may be lost. For example, cameras are often programmed to loop to write over older images. Waiting too long to request footage may result in your loss. Audio calls to 911 are also maintained for a limited period. Sometimes we have to file a protective order motion to ensure that evidence is protected from destruction or change. Waiting too long to investigate the case may result in the loss of useful evidence that demonstrates how the accident occurred or why the accident occurred. Witnesses may also move and be out of reach. Involving a personal injury attorney as soon as possible is important for a favorable claim outcome. The best personal injury lawyer depends on the case and the client’s preference. Some clients prefer a law firm that is close by so they can stop by and speak with their attorney. Some clients may want a lawyer who is a good listener. One thing that good personal injury attorneys share is compassion for the injured victim and a passion for justice and the law.
Our personal injury lawyers can help you with a difficult situation. Please do not hesitate to contact the personal injury attorneys at Zneimer & Zneimer.
2023-12-31 03:59:50
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